
Rail
M&A
Financial Resilience
02.07.2025 | Strategy Paper
Rail Sector Investments
Unlock value in European rail
Discover market drivers, deal strategies, and risk management to maximise returns in a resilient infrastructure sector.
Investment Opportunities in the Rail Sector
The European rail sector is gaining momentum, creating highly attractive opportunities for Private Equity.
Infrastructure investment, ESG regulation, and digital transformation are reshaping the industry — from rolling stock and infrastructure providers to signaling technology and rail services.
In our latest Insight Paper, we highlight:
- Key market drivers and investment trends
- Deal logic and value creation strategies across the rail value chain
- Operational risks and how to manage them effectively
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Get immediate access to explore how to identify the right targets, mitigate deal risks, and unlock scalable value in one of Europe’s most resilient infrastructure sectors.
Contact Our Experts
Dr. Markus Contzen
Partner
For more than 20 years, Markus has been working for Private Equity customers along the complete investment lifecycle – before, during, and beyond the deal – driving value potential.

Dr. Roman Bauer
Partner
As Partner at H&Z with more than 30 years of experience in industry and consulting, I support the railway industry in turning complexity into opportunity – from digital transformation and new business models to driving sustainability.





