ELL locos are always in motion — and this one brought us straight to the heart of Vienna:

🗺️ Nordbergstraße 5 | Entrance 4 | Door 74 | 1090 Vienna, Austria

The rails run beneath us: Perched high in the 9th district right above Franz-Josefs-Bahnhof with panoramic views that sweep from city rooftops to the vineyards on Vienna’s edge.

A full tour coming soon…

We’re proud to announce the start of a new partnership between ELL and Petrolsped!

During this year’s transport logistic exhibitions 2025 in Munich, both teams came together to officially sign the contract and mark the beginning of this collaboration.

It was a pleasure to have Béla Nagy, Zsolt Kelényi, Christian Kern, Thomas Riedler Gábor Kovács and Attila Ferenc Kovács join this moment — a strong symbol of shared ambitions!⚡️

We’re proud to welcome Freightliner PL to the ELL family. On Friday, 16 May, they’ll receive their first Vectron (193.880) from us – ready to support intermodal transport from Poland to the Netherlands. The handover takes place at PKP Cargotabor in Czerwieńsk. The loco will feature our classic ELL design with the Freightliner logo – the first ELL Vectron in Poland this year.

More to come – stay tuned!

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!