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Hitachi Rail Acquires Clever Devices, Expanding Digital Mobility Footprint
Deal Combines Hitachi's Rail Expertise with Clever Devices' Intelligent Transportation Tech
Apr. 2, 2026 at 1:45pm
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Hitachi Rail has entered into an agreement to acquire Clever Devices, a leading U.S. provider of intelligent transportation systems for transit agencies. The deal, valued at over $220 million, marks a significant step in Hitachi Rail's strategy to become a global digital mobility leader, extending its footprint beyond rail into the wider public transportation space and strengthening its presence in North America.
Why it matters
The acquisition combines Hitachi Rail's digital rail expertise with Clever Devices' advanced fleet management and passenger experience solutions, allowing the combined company to offer enhanced data-driven mobility offerings to cities and transit agencies as they transition to more efficient and sustainable transportation networks.
The details
Clever Devices, headquartered in Woodbury, New York, is recognized for its pioneering intelligent transportation technology solutions that improve fleet management, passenger experience, and operational efficiency for mass transit agencies. The company has over 600 employees and a customer base that includes 8 of the 10 largest North American transit agencies. Clever Devices' portfolio of onboard and centralized data solutions will complement Hitachi Rail's HMAX Mobility suite, bringing added functionality and benefits for customers across public transport around the world.
- Hitachi Rail entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Clever Devices on April 2, 2026.
- The transaction is expected to close later in 2026 following the receipt of regulatory approvals.
The players
Hitachi Rail
A global provider of rail solutions and a subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd. that is expanding its footprint into the wider public mobility space.
Clever Devices
A leading U.S.-based provider of intelligent transportation systems for transit agencies around the world, with deep digital expertise and projected 2026 revenues of over $220 million.
What they’re saying
“This investment is an important milestone in our strategy to accelerate the digital transformation of public mobility. Clever Devices' proven expertise in intelligent transportation systems, combined with our global scale and our HMAX Mobility platform, will allow us to offer our customers a suite of data-driven mobility solutions that optimize transport infrastructure and services. Together, we will expand our capabilities beyond rail and deepen our presence in North America, supporting cities as they transition to more innovative and efficient transport networks.”
— Giuseppe Marino, Group CEO, Hitachi Rail
What’s next
The transaction is subject to the satisfaction of customary conditions and is expected to close later in 2026 following the receipt of regulatory approvals.
The takeaway
The acquisition of Clever Devices will enable Hitachi Rail to offer enhanced solutions that support the digital transformation of public transport beyond railways, optimize energy management, and contribute to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions, positioning the combined company as a leading global digital mobility player.
