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July 31, 2023 | Metros

Services begin on first section of Montreal REM

Construction of the automated light metro has been funded by Quebec's public pension fund CDPQ.

June 8, 2023 | Freight

Ermewa Group becomes Streem

Around a year-and-a-half since its sale by French National Railways (SNCF) to Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec (CDPQ) and German asset manager DWS Group, Ermewa Group has rebranded as Streem. President David Zindo explains the reasoning behind the change and his ambitions for what is Europe’s second-largest wagon and the world’s largest tank container leasing company to Kevin Smith.

December 12, 2022 | Financial

SNCF and DWS complete sale of Akiem to CPDQ

Sale of locomotive leasing company was agreed in August.

September 27, 2022 | High-speed

Eurostar focuses on core routes to survive, CEO says

Debt and impact of post-Brexit immigration controls to blame.

August 5, 2022 | Financial

Akiem shareholders approve sale to CDPQ

The sale is subject to competition approval.

October 29, 2021 | Financial

SNCF finalises sale of Ermewa

Deal for the wagon leasing subsidiary is worth €3.2bn.

October 4, 2021 | Financial

Eurostar brand to be retained in Thalys merger

Combined operator plans to carry 30 million passengers by end of 2030, says SNCB CEO Ms Sophie Dutordoir.

September 3, 2021 | Analysis

Eurostar's journey through the pandemic

The pandemic has had a massive impact on Eurostar, perhaps more so than any other operator. Its very future has been called into question, while politicians seemed to wash their hands of the problem. As service levels begin to increase Richard Clinnick looks back over a turbulent 18 months for the operator.

May 18, 2021 | Financial

Eurostar secures £250m refinancing agreement

The financing comprises shareholder equity, shareholder guaranteed loans and restructured existing loan facilities.

April 23, 2021 | Financial

SNCF to proceed with sale of Ermewa

CDPQ and DWS Group in exclusive negotiations to buy wagon leasing company.

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