Evolution of ERTMS governance needed to move deployment forward
As the ERTMS 2026 Conference kicks off in Valenciennes, AERRL joins forces with ALLRAIL and ERFA to send a clear message: the governance of ERTMS must evolve to accelerate deployment across Europe. We cannot afford to wait any longer. We support stronger EU coordination, an EU deployment manager and continued public private partnerships to unlock ERTMS full potential and ensure a truly interoperable rail system.
AERRL offers UNI its collaboration to avoid the negative impact of its «Prassi di Riferimento» on the harmonious development of ECM activities in Italy
AERRL calls for a revision of the UNI « Prassi di Riferimento » in Italy, ensuring that it does not create parallel national ECM certification schemes and remains fully aligned with the EU framework. AERRL stands ready to support UNI and Fermerci, offering its extensive experience in maintenance activities, its involvement in the revision of the ECM Guidelines and its commitment to a competitive and interoperable European railway system.
Europe’s transport sector calls for stronger EU investment
The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) joins 44 other European transport organisations in calling on EU Member States and the EU to strengthen funding for the transport sector under the future EU budget.
Weights and Dimensions Directive : EU citizens express strong opposition to the deployment of EMS on European roads
AERRL, with other associations representing Europe’s railway sector, call on all policy and decision-makers to consider the severe side effects of the revision currently discussed, impacting more than the Transport sector.
Enforcement of European rules on Energy settlement as a key step to achieve the goals of SERA
The Energy Technical Specification for Interoperability (ENE TSI) pursues an essential objective for achieving efficient and seamless rail transport in Europe: an interoperable energy subsystem. More than 10 years after it came into force, the situation is alarming: progress in the interoperability of energy subsystems is barely visible and the situation for users remains difficult in some countries, especially for the increasing number of locomotives operating in several countries.
With the attached joint statement, AERRL,ALLRAIL and ERFA outline the importance of this issue for the leasing companies and the new entrants, but also for the entire railway system.
Revision of the Weights and Dimensions Directive
AERRL, with other associations representing Europe’s railway sector, call on all policy and decision-makers to consider the severe side effects of the revision currently discussed, impacting more than the Transport sector.
The next CEF must be strong enough to drive EU transport infrastructure funding and enhance EU competitiveness and security
Associations representing the European railway sector welcome the proposal of the European Commission for the continuation of the CEF as part pf the EU Multi-annual Financial Framework.
AERRL seeks a full-time Technical Advisor
The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) is hiring.
AERRL welcomes WYSS&LILA as an associate member
AERRL has approved the inclusion of Wyss&Lila as an associate member. Their membership marks a new milestone for AERRL, welcoming a new category of members beyond the traditional lessors, broadening the association’s perspective and strengthening its strategic approach to Europe’s rail challenges.
AERRL 2024 Activity report
The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) is proud to present its latest Annual Activity Report, highlighting the key achievements of 2024.