New Vectron Marks the Beginning of a New Design Era!

The new Vectron electric locomotive taken over from ELL on 16 December is a very special one – it is the first locomotive to operate in the new CargoServ look. After 25 years in which CargoServ’s distinctive yellow, blue and grey locomotives have undergone an impressive development, the time was ripe for a visual relaunch.

The aim was to create a fresh and modern appearance while preserving the recognisability of the existing iconic yellow locomotive design. A very successful and refreshing result, in our view. 🎨✨

The new design developed by Railcolor Design will now be gradually rolled out across new and existing locomotives – perfectly timed for the 25th anniversary that LogServ and CargoServ will celebrate in 2026. LogServ and CargoServ were founded on 1 April 2001. At that time, a CargoServ limestone train from Steyrling to Linz was – during the early days of rail freight liberalisation – the very first freight train operated by a private railway undertaking on Austria’s public rail network.

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ELL Group awarded EcoVadis Silver Medal 🤝

We’re pleased to share that ELL Group has received a Silver Medal in its first EcoVadis assessment!

EcoVadis is one of the leading platforms for evaluating sustainability and supplier performance. With our initial score, ELL ranked among the top 10% of companies in the areas of Environment, Labor & Human Rights, Ethics and Sustainable Procurement.

The rating reflects the work we’ve put into building responsible business practices and developing our sustainability performance step by step.

We will continue to support the decarbonization of the transport sector — backed by one of Europe’s most efficient, primarily electric locomotive fleets. 🔄

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A Special Moment for Hungarian Rail Transport!

Our customer MÁV has put its 50th modern electric locomotive into operation – a milestone that we at ELL are proud to contribute to with our high-quality, high-performance locomotives. ⚡️

Christian Kern (CEO) and Thomas Riedler (CSO) were on site in Budapest last week, where they personally congratulated Nándor Csepreghy, Deputy Minister of Construction and Transport, Hegyi Zsolt, CEO of MÁV and László Kormányos, Head of Passenger Transport at the MÁV Group.

The growing modern fleet strengthens MÁV’s efficiency, capacity, and operational reliability.

We value the trusted partnership and look forward to the next steps together. 🌟

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95 out of 100 points in the GRESB rating! 🎉

In the first public assessment by GRESB – an international sustainability rating – we achieved an outstanding 95 out of 100 points! For us, this is wonderful confirmation that economic success and social responsibility are perfectly compatible. This award is the result of our consistent commitment to sustainability and socially and environmentally conscious action. Railways can play an essential role in moving away from fossil fuels. We are leading the way with the most efficient and cleanest locomotive fleet in Europe.

The rating covers Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) aspects and is based on standardized criteria. Institutional investors and funds in particular value the GRESB rating because it makes the sustainability performance of their investments and portfolios transparent and comparable.

We would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere thanks to our stakeholders for their valuable cooperation and support, which made this success possible!

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NEW ELL Office in Francis, Vienna

Our new ELL office in Vienna’s Francis building was developed together with PLANET architects.

Located on the 7th floor, the space brings together open collaboration areas, quiet focus zones, and meeting rooms designed around how our teams actually work.

Natural light, functional materials, and a clear structure create an atmosphere that feels unmistakably ELL — precise, connected, and in motion.

Thanks to the PLANET team for the great collaboration.

video credits: Kurt Hoerbst

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ELL joined the United Nations Global Compact!

We’re proud to announce that ELL-Group has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact, reinforcing our commitment to responsible, transparent, and sustainable business practices.

By becoming a participant, we commit to operate in alignment with the “Ten Principles” in the areas of human rights, labour, environment, and anti-corruption, take actions to support society, and report to the UN Global Compact annually on our ongoing efforts.

“Joining the UN Global Compact signifies our engagement to integrate these principles into our business strategies and operations and thereby contributing to a broader movement for responsible business conduct and sustainable development.”

Christian Kern, CEO

Learn more about our sustainability efforts and progress in our Group Sustainability Report.

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TRAKO meets ELL 🌍

We wish we could have more exciting and inspiring weeks like TRAKO 2025. Isn’t it special to have the opportunity to meet our clients, partners, and rail enthusiasts all in one place?

It’s not just business – it’s the future we’re talking about. 🔋

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Deals by day, kilometers by night 👟

Last week we swapped desks for running shoes – 4.3 km at the Business Run together with our customer ecco-rail on the Donauinsel.

ELL Team – you nailed it! 🔥

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🚆 Meet us at the TRAKO 2025!

Meet us at the 16th TRAKO international railroad trade fair in Poland – and celebrate 200 years of railways* with us!

from September 23 to 26, 2025
in Gdańsk, Poland (amberexpo, Żaglowa 11, Hall E / Stand 60)

We look forward to meeting you! Let’s celebrate the railroad’s past together and talk about the future!

* The first modern railroad line was opened on September 27, 1825. It connected the towns of Stockton and Darlington in England over a distance of 19 km.

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🚆 Poland’s Olavion Receives First Multi-System Vectron from ELL

We’ve just handed over loco 193 882 to Olavion (Unimot Group) – their first multi-system Vectron and a major step as they move into international rail transport beyond Poland.

We’re proud to support Olavion with a full-service lease as they expand their operations across Central and Eastern Europe.

The loco features a special design celebrating a great milestone: Vectrons have travelled over 1.2 billion km – the distance from Earth to Saturn. 🌍🪐

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