Hitachi Rail Acquisition of Clever Devices

completed

Hitachi Rail has acquired Clever Devices, a US-based digital systems provider, for $200 million in 2026. This acquisition strengthens Hitachi's digital transit capabilities across North America's largest metro and commuter rail operators by integrating Clever Devices' fleet management technology with Hitachi's existing systems. The acquisition aims to create a unified ecosystem for transit operators, enabling multi-modal expansion into bus, shuttle, and autonomous vehicle services, and enhancing real-time operations control and fleet optimization through the HMAX digital asset management platform.