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Leasing, including technical service, for locomotives of all power classes
As one of Europe’s leading locomotive leasing providers, we combine market knowledge, innovation and service to deliver solutions that help our customers move forward throughout Europe.
Access technical service across Europe
Rely on our service team and our comprehensive network of partners.
Highlights from our fleet
Flexible, personal, pan-European
Traxx 3 MS
The powerful Traxx 3 MS multisystem locomotive with Last Mile module is suitable for freight and passenger transport on European corridors.
Electric
4,000–6,400 kW
Smartron
The four-axle Smartron brings powerful and reliable electric traction to the German domestic freight market.
Electric
5,600 kW
Vectron Dual Mode
The powerful four-axle Vectron Dual Mode combines the benefits of a fully fledged diesel locomotive with those of an electric locomotive. This allows it to operate flexibly on both electrified and non-electrified routes.
Electric + Diesel
2,000–2,400 kW
Modula EBB
The zero-emission Modula EBB hybrid locomotive combines an electric drive with two powerful batteries. It is suitable for shunting and freight operations in Germany and the Netherlands.
Electric + Battery
500–2,500 kW
Gravita 10
The four-axle diesel-hydraulic Gravita 10 was developed for line service and heavy-duty shunting operations.
Diesel
1,000 kW
G 1206
The four-axle diesel-hydraulic G 1206 is designed for line service and heavy-duty shunting operations. It can be used flexibly in Germany, France and the Netherlands.
Diesel
1,500 kW
Coradia LINT 54
The two-part Coradia LINT 54 diesel railcar operates on the West network in Schleswig-Holstein.
DMU
140 km/h
Coradia Max
The Coradia Max electric multiple unit operates on the Kinzigtal regional network in Hesse.
EMU
160 km/h
FLIRT Akku
The battery-electric FLIRT Akku multiple unit operates on the Schleswig-Holstein battery network.
BEMU
160 km/h
Married Pair
The single-deck Married Pair passenger coaches operate on the West network in Schleswig-Holstein. They run between Hamburg, Itzehoe, Husum and Westerland on the island of Sylt.
160 km/h
Traxx P160 DE ME
The diesel-electric Traxx P160 DE ME mainline passenger train operates on the West network in Schleswig-Holstein. Among other routes, it connects Hamburg with Itzehoe, Husum and Westerland on the island of Sylt.
Diesel
160 km/h
Locomotives
High-performance locomotives to meet your needs
From shunting locomotives to mainline locomotives, whether electric or dual mode: discover our versatile fleet for rail transport across Europe.
Passenger trains
Modern passenger trains for reliable mobility
For local transport today and tomorrow: we provide the right solution for operators and regions.
Careers
Join us in shaping Europe's rail industry
We are helping to shape the mobility transition. To do so, we’re looking for people who are ready to take responsibility, contribute ideas and grow with us. Join the Northrail team and become part of “The Trainsition”!
Contact
Get in touch with us
Whether you are looking for leasing, service or a partnership: get in touch. We’ll find the right solution for you.
Birgit Mazur
Head of Sales Group
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Danny Müller-Dröge
Head of Sales DACH Region
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Our company
Who we are and what drives us
From our beginnings to today: get to know Northrail, our development, our team and our vision for the future of European rail transport. Discover what lies behind “The Trainsition”, how we put sustainability into practice, and the people and partnerships that shape our company.
News
Insights, perspectives, Trainsitions
Alstom signs launch order with Northrail for its new Traxx Shunter Platform
Northrail order paves the way for new shunting locomotives: framework agreement worth up to €700 million, first deliveries from late 2029
Our summer party at the new Northrail office
Summer, sunshine, team spirit – delicious drinks, good conversation and funny caricatures made for a special team afternoon.
“We work to support a strong rail industry. Our approach is: listen, understand and develop together.”
Björn Schwarten
Chief Financial Officer
Facts and figures
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