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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.
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.
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.
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.
AERRL General Assembly 2025: driving forward the European rail
On the 25th of June 2025, the Association of European Rail Rolling stock Lessors has met at Northrail’s headquarters in Hamburg for the General Assembly 2025.
Read our press release to know more.