European Locomotive Leasing (ELL) now belongs to the exclusive circle of companies that have been recognized by the “Great Place To Work®” organization for their great corporate culture.

83% of respondents at ELL are “proud of what we achieve here together”, 81% believe they can “make an important contribution here” and 90% have a high or very high level of trust in the company’s managers.

At 80% in Germany and 82% in Austria, the overall rating is also well above the corresponding benchmarks of comparable companies (70% DE and 60% AT respectively).

The participation rate was 88% and the anonymous survey was conducted in October 2024.

ELL CEO Christian Kern:

“Some people say: The rail business is all about complex technology, heavy iron, huge amounts of reinforced concrete and enormous investments. Sure, that’s a major part of the fascination. But what really makes the difference in turning a rail company into a top performer are the people and their commitment. And, of course, a vision that everyone shares. Our employees are the decisive factor when it comes to the company’s success. As a company, we therefore attach great importance to transparent and trusting communication in order to create a working environment in which everyone can grow a little every day. And the great thing about it is that it is also a lot of fun to help build a “Great Place to Work”.”

Clicking on the badges below will take you to the results pages at GPTW®:

Today is a special day for ELL – our locomotives have travelled 250.000.000 kilometers across Europe! 🌍

An incredible milestone that highlights the strength, reliability, and dedication of our entire fleet and team.

Our locomotives have covered 250 million kilometers – safely, efficiently, and with a clear focus on sustainability.

Huge thanks to everyone who made this possible – colleagues, partners, and supporters. Here’s to the next 250 million!

We are pleased to announce our partnership with MÁV, Hungary’s leading railroad company and a cornerstone of European rail transportation!

Together, we put ultra-modern Vectron locomotives for passenger transportation on the rails. Highly demanding transport operations deserve the best locomotives and the highest quality. That is why our partnership goes much further and, together with MAV and Hungarian partners, we are also establishing a service partnership to ensure first-class maintenance and thus the best performance. 🚆

Maintenance, quality and teamwork at the highest level – that’s exactly what we stand for!

Perfectly aligned with MÁV’s commitment to excellence in rail transport. Here’s to a strong and successful partnership that connects people and shapes the future of rail! 🛤️

As another year comes to a close, we thank our partners, customers, and team for keeping us on track.

Wishing you a peaceful holiday season and a strong start to 2025.