AERRL in few key figures
We represent more than a half of the whole rolling stock leasing fleet in operation in European Union, Switzerland and Norway.
about our association
The purpose of AERRL is to promote interoperable, sustainable, efficient and safe passenger and cargo rolling stock transport for the European railways. AERRL is also supporting an increased open access to railway infrastructure.
We aim to address all technical, operational, legal and scientific issues related to locomotives and train leasing operations for lessors operating in the European Union, like broad access to rolling stock, the European freight corridor development, realistic and affordable upgrades of rolling stock to ETCS, promotion of a more competitive European maintenance, spare parts market and support to further decarbonization and digitalization of rail transportation.
The organization is open to all companies or persons likely to contribute to the pursuit of its objectives.
- Information :emailing, press release, podcast, Linked-in, annual report
- Studies : thematic committee, research, WGs, consultations
- Positions : papers, letters, meetings
Last news
AERRL General Assembly meeting 2026: all members gathered in Rotterdam, 5 Directors elected
All AERRL members gathered in Rotterdam last week. As was the case last year, the Board of Directors was elected by the General Assembly on the basis of a rotation of one director in five, and the 2026–2027 strategy was discussed with in-house experts and new partners. Discover the AERRL annual activity report and the topics on the agenda by reading our last press release.
Sector position on Combined Transport Directive Plan
AERRL, CER, ERFA, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE have come together around a pragmatic plan. The key is to not withdraw the CTD and keep the current CT definition under Directive 92/106/EEC. This would be complemented by a review clause requiring the European Commission to present a targeted revision of the definition after 5 years, once key framework conditions – such as the External Cost Handbook and the full implementation of electronic freight transport information (eFTI) framework.
Full support to the Czech initiative to strengthen rail freight
AERRL, together with CER, ERFA, UIP, UIRR and UNIFE, has issued a Joint Sector Statement in support of the initiative led by the Czech Republic – endorsed by Austria, Belgium and Slovakia – to strengthen European rail freight at national and European level.