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The conglomerate became better at marketing itself than at managing its business
Brussels’ concerns pose big obstacle to planned creation of a pan-European ‘Railbus’
Brussels opens in-depth review of merger between French and German rail groups
The proposed merger of Siemens and Alstom’s rail businesses is designed to fight off competition from China
Henri Poupart-Lafarge stresses cautious progress to avoid spooking customers
Technology is bringing the ‘physical internet’ a step nearer, so goods can be shipped according to space available on shared resources
Train groups will tender for £2.75bn high-speed rail contract in early 2018
Toshiba’s chip deal, Equifax fallout, M&A, Bombardier, and Japan’s digital currency
Tie-up with rival sends a message, says Kaeser, who wants to bring world together
Deal may be in full swing, but it could still turn into a political hot potato
German group opts for deal with French company as Canada’s Bombardier left behind
Government’s decision signals shift in French policy of industrial intervention
Conglomerate plans to buy 40 per cent of an operation serving East Anglia
The pressure is growing on Hollande’s government to sell off its company holdings
UK companies promised two-thirds of building work in project led by France and China
President approves deal to buy 15 extra TGV trains from Alstom to keep 137-year-old facility open
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