The Association of European Rail Rolling stock Lessors (AERRL) is dedicated to promoting interoperable, sustainable, efficient, and safe passenger and cargo rolling stock for European railways. AERRL supports increased open access to railway infrastructure and addresses technical, operational, legal, and scientific issues related to locomotive and train leasing operations within the European Union. Their objectives include broad access to rolling stock, development of European freight corridors, affordable upgrades to European Train Control System (ETCS) standards, and the promotion of competitive maintenance and spare parts markets. AERRL also advocates for the decarbonization and digitalization of rail transportation to enhance the sector's competitiveness and environmental performance.
The AERRL study on alternatives to fossil diesel use in railways concluded that the entire rail sector needs to design a common strategy to address the challenge of transitioning from fossil diesel.
