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Joint venture | Railway software

Stadler Digital Labs

Critical Software and Stadler launched a railway software joint venture operating from Coimbra and Lisbon.

Launch announced: 19 Feb 2026Reviewed 12 Oct 2026

The transaction

What happened

Critical Software's announcement says the venture was operational at launch. Its work covers railway digital engineering, safety-critical systems and cybersecurity.

Stadler's own release confirms the 51%/49% ownership split. The initial team numbered 100; reaching 300 people within three years is a stated growth goal.

Evidence behind the record

Public sources

  1. 1. Critical Software: joint venture launch

    19 Feb 2026

  2. 2. Stadler: launch and ownership structure

    20 Feb 2026

Facts are attributed to the public sources above. The Portus view is our interpretation.

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