Aberdeen Investments, Rock Rail secure £800 million first close for UK passenger train platform led by StepStone, Partners Group

  • Aberdeen Investments partnered with Rock Rail to launch a UK passenger rolling stock investment platform, securing a first close of about £800 million.
  • StepStone and Partners Group led the investor syndicate as co-leads, alongside a significant sponsor commitment from Aberdeen Investments and Rock Rail.
  • Platform targets delivery of Rock Rail’s current fleet, financing replacement of ageing trains to lift capacity, improve reliability, support decarbonization.
  • Rock Rail and Aberdeen have invested more than £3.3 billion in UK trains over the past decade, owning and managing over 10% of the fleet.


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