World Choice Investments Acquires 1880 Train in South Dakota

Union Pacific Acquires Norfolk Southern to Create a Transcontinental Railroad

August 18, 2025

Transportation

Union Pacific Corporation and Norfolk Southern Corporation announced a definitive merger to create “America’s first transcontinental railroad,” enabling seamless coast-to-coast single-line service. Norfolk Southern shareholders will receive 1 Union Pacific common share plus $88.82 in cash per share, and the companies expect the transaction to close in mid-2027 (subject to Surface Transportation Board review and other customary conditions).

North American Rail Solutions / American Track Acquires Rapid Track

June 26, 2025

Transportation

North American Rail Solutions, through its subsidiary American Track, has acquired Rapid Track, a Tyrone, Georgia-based rail maintenance and construction services provider. The deal expands American Track's footprint in the Southeast U.S.; Rapid Track's owners Shannon and Brandi Shockley will transition following the sale.

Regional Rail Acquires Indiana Eastern Railroad and Ohio South Central Railroad

November 10, 2023

Transportation

3i-backed Regional Rail has agreed to acquire the Indiana Eastern Railroad and the Ohio South Central Railroad, adding a combined 107 miles of short-line freight track across Indiana and Ohio. The deal expands Regional Rail’s Midwest footprint and strengthens its ability to serve industrial customers in end markets including food & agriculture and chemicals.

Sonic Automotive Acquires Black Hills Harley-Davidson

February 15, 2023

Automotive

Sonic Automotive, a Fortune 500 automotive retailer based in Charlotte, North Carolina, has acquired Black Hills Harley-Davidson, the leading Harley-Davidson dealership in Rapid City, South Dakota and host of the Rally at Exit 55. The acquisition expands Sonic's powersports portfolio and complements its strategy to grow its powersports segment and serve rally attendees and motorcycle enthusiasts.

RailWorks Corp. Acquires H&H Engineering Construction

August 23, 2022

Transportation

RailWorks Corp., a Bernhard Capital Partners-backed specialty rail contractor, has acquired H&H Engineering Construction, a rail maintenance and construction contractor operating in the Western United States. The acquisition expands RailWorks' West Coast presence and capabilities, and allows H&H to leverage RailWorks' flash butt welding resources and broader maintenance-of-way platform.

American Track Acquires The Railroad Associates Corp (TRAC)

April 13, 2022

Transportation

American Track, a Fort Worth-based rail infrastructure services platform backed by DFW Capital Partners, has acquired The Railroad Associates Corp (TRAC) of Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. The add-on expands American Track's service capabilities, customer base and national reach — strengthening its maintenance presence in the Northeast.