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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Green HR at ELL 🌿

We’re making sustainability part of our everyday people practices. Here’s how:

  • Recruiting – Online-first, mobile communication, inclusive processes
  • Onboarding – Digital docs, eco welcome kits, shared-desk intro
  • Development – Online trainings, digital materials, focus on green behavior
  • New Work – 3 days home office, off-site meetings, waste separation
  • Workplace – Local, sustainable furniture, green electricity
  • Mobility – Hybrid cars, public transport support, trains for business travel
  • Benefits – JobRad in DE, showers for cyclists in AT, sustainable giveaways
  • Events – Digital invites, local catering, just 2 events a year

💚 Sustainability in HR – because the way we work shapes the future.

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We’ve Officially Moved into our New Office!

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…

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MÁV-START and ELL: A Strong Partnership!

In Hungary railways are booming. Passenger numbers are growing at a rapid pace. Great to see how fast and confidently MÁV-START Zrt. is evolving on the tracks of innovation and growth. 🌱🚆

We’re proud to be part of the journey and thankful for the strong partnership we share.

Here’s to more progress and collaboration ahead!

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🌟 Welcome, Petrolsped! 🌟

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!⚡️

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This was ELL’s Summer Fest!

Celebrating the people behind the ELL top performance🚄💚 — Our summer fest was a great reminder of the energy that moves both our team and our locomotives!

 

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