European Commission clears Porterbrook acquisition by infrastructure investors

The agreement, announced on 11 May 2026, follows a cooperation agreement signed in March between SBB and SNCF Voyageurs to develop new international routes.

The definitive sale and purchase agreement covers 100% of the shares in VTG Rail UK. The transaction does not require regulatory approvals and is expected to close in the
fourth quarter of 2026.

The Polish intermodal operator is using its Ukraine position to argue for a larger East-West network, but no deal has been closed.