Press releases

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 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.
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Towards a net-zero fleet for Europe, an ambitious partnership between AERRL and Infrabel.
AERRL, in collaboration with Infrabel is launching the second phase of the study project to lead the way towards the decarbonisation of the railway transport in Europe.

Welcome to OnTrain, AERRL’s 10th member !
AERRL is happy to welcome OnTrain as its 10th member. OnTrain, a new leasing company based in Wrocław, is dedicated to providing high-performance locomotives and comprehensive services in Central Europe to enable freight operators to modernise their fleets. Above an illustrative material.

A new ERA Regulation for a changing European railway landscape
AERRL and ALLRAIL urge the European Commission to include circular economy and impact of new technologies on the commercial success of rail in the new ERA Regulation.

AERRL joins the UIC: Strengthening cooperation for European railway development
The European Association of Railway Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) is proud to announce its recent membership in the International Union of Railways (UIC). As an affiliate member of UIC, AERRL looks forward to working with the world’s leading professional association for the railway sector to further promote rail transport. Within UIC, AERRL will join UIC-Europe Region, reinforcing its position as a key voice for European railway rolling stock lessors.

How to manage the risk of reverse modal shift ?
The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors (AERRL) is calling for urgent action to improve rail transport in Europe in its 2024-2029 Manifesto.

AERRL-UIC discussions at Innotrans: potential for AERRL to become a UIC member
This week, leaders of the Association of European Rail Rolling stock Lessors (AERRL) and the International Union of Railways (UIC) have met at Innotrans, with the aim of identifying potential common areas of interest and exploring the possibility of AERRL joining UIC as an affiliate member.

AERRL announces one-year renewal of its five directors
The Association of European Rail Rolling Stock Lessors is pleased to announce the one-year renewal of its five directors. This decision reflects the renewed confidence expressed by all members at the General Assembly. The decision was taken unanimously by the members of AERRL at their General Meeting in Madrid on 15 April 2024.