RAILPOOL has secured a €100 million promotional loan to finance the acquisition of new locomotives, strengthening its position in the European rail leasing market.
The financing is provided under KfW’s programme for sustainable mobility, with KfW IPEX-Bank acting as sole lender. The facility is integrated into RAILPOOL’s existing financing structure.
The new locomotives will be primarily deployed in Germany, supporting both capacity expansion and the ongoing shift of freight transport towards rail.
From a market perspective, the investment reflects continued demand for leased traction as operators seek flexible access to rolling stock without large upfront capital commitments.
The financing also aligns with broader European objectives to decarbonise transport, with rail seen as a key alternative to road freight. By enabling additional locomotive capacity, the project supports both modal shift and more efficient freight operations.
