# Siemens likely to pursue rail merger with Alstom

Siemens is expected to decide on September 26, 2017 to pursue a rail merger with Alstom, creating a joint venture with combined sales of about €15 billion.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-09-25
- Status: rumored
- Products: trains, rail technology
- Sectors: [Industrial Machinery](https://endata.com/sectors/industrial-machinery.md)

## Companies

- [Siemens](https://endata.com/companies/301.md) (partner)
- [Alstom](https://endata.com/companies/3570.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [financialpost.com](https://financialpost.com/transportation/siemens-likely-to-pick-alstom-for-rail-merger-on-tuesday-sources/), 2017-09-25: "I think Alstom will make it."

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