ERA as registration entity for railway vehicles

In this joint statement, AERRL expresses its support to ERA as registration entity if applicants remain free to choose a national registration entity.
AERRL continues to expand by welcoming ELL as new member.

ELL joins the Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors from September 2023. Founded in 2013 as European Locomotive Leasing, the European Locomotive Leasing Group (ELL) is a new European lessor based at offices in Vienna and Munich.
Since AERRL was founded by Akiem, MRCE and Railpool in May 21, Northrail, Beacon Rail Finance, Cargounit, ELP, Renfe Alquiler, Nexrail and ELL successively joined the association.
New DAC sector statement with company support letters

AERRL joined 8 other representative bodies in signing the new sector statement on the Digital Automatic Coupler. The statement is accompanied by company support letters. The full document has been sent to the European Commission – Directorate-General for Mobility & Transport (DG MOVE) – Commissioner Adina Vălean with copy to the European Parliament – Committee […]
Rail transport: a roadmap for decarbonisation together

The first phase of the AERRL study on alternatives to fossil diesel use in railways is now at an end. The conclusions of the study show that the entire rail sector needs to design a common strategy to address the challenge of transitioning from fossil diesel. AERRL & partners present the conclusions of this study during a webinar on 4 May, 12.00-13.15.
First AERRL science-based webinar on 4th of May 12.00-13.15!

After the first phase of this study about alternatives to fossil diesel use in railways, AERRL and partners will present an initial roadmap preparing the phasing out of diesel in the rail transport sector. Don’t miss this unique event !
Congratulations to Cargounit for becoming a full member!

Cargounit is the largest Polish locomotive leasing company and the largest locomotive lessor in Central and Eastern Europe.
SAVE THE DATE – AERRL Webinar 04.05.2023, 12.00-13.15 Brussels Time

In July 2022, AERRL launched the first phase of a study to identify and promote technologies to cut the climate impact of existing diesel-powered rail fleets in the near future. The conclusions of this study – carried out by eolos with support from Akiem, Beacon, Cargounit, Crédit Agricole CIB, ING, KfW IPEX-Bank and Société Générale […]
Members of AERRL & ALLRAIL with new PLEDGE to finance & operate newly built or 2nd hand rolling stock

A meeting between lessors in AERRL and independent railway operators in ALLRAIL leads to a new pledge to actively contribute to help launch new commercial rail offers for passengers through maximum availability of passenger rolling stock.
Welcome to our newest effective member NEXRAIL!

Nexrail is a European locomotive leasing company, based in Rotterdam and Luxembourg. This is a portfolio company of funds managed by InfraVia Capital Partners.
2022 DAC Sector statement

AERRL joined the other Representative Bodies in signing the sector statement on the Digital Automatic Coupler (DAC), showcasing the need and the advantages to roll-out this innovative device across the European railway system in a concerted manner.AERRL will progressively become involved in this issue in the coming weeks and months. Read more https://aerrl.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/220921_Sector-Statement-on-DAC_Innotrans-2022.pdf