Northrail strengthens presence in Eastern Europe by establishing Polish subsidiary

Northrail, lessor, asset manager and developer of innovative investments for rail vehicles, announces the establishment of its subsidiary Northrail Polska Sp. z o.o., based in Warsaw, Poland. With this step, the company is systematically expanding its market presence in Eastern Europe and underlining its long-term commitment to the region. The new branch marks another milestone in Northrail's international growth strategy.

Hamburg, 23 October 2025 – The new subsidiary based in Warsaw enables Northrail GmbH (Northrail) to respond even more closely to the requirements of the Eastern European market and the growing demand for modern, efficient and environmentally friendly rail vehicles. ‘Poland is a strategically important market for us, and we are convinced that with our expertise and innovative solutions, we can make a significant contribution to the further development of rail transport in the region,’ says Dr Volker Simmering, Chief Executive Officer of Northrail.

Aleksandra Jęć joined Northrail's sales team in March 2025 to strengthen the company's presence in the Central and Eastern European market. Based in Poland, she acts as the direct contact person for customers and partners in the region. With her local market knowledge, she supports the further expansion of international sales activities and strengthens cooperation with existing and new business partners. Since the end of July 2025, she has also been responsible for the Scandinavian market and is part of the team led by Birgit Mazur, Head of Sales Group. ‘I am delighted to represent Northrail in these important international markets. Direct communication with our customers in Central and Eastern Europe and Scandinavia is key to developing sustainable, tailor-made solutions,’ says Aleksandra Jęć, Head of Sales International CEE and Scandinavia.

With its Polish subsidiary, Northrail is reaffirming its long-term focus on the Polish market. Poland is one of the most important target markets in Europe and is an integral part of Northrail's international growth strategy.

Northrail Polska is based in the centre of Warsaw and can be contacted at the following address:

Northrail Polska Sp. z o.o.
Aleksandra Jęć
Head of Sales International
CEE and Scandinavia
ul. Piękna 18
00-549 Warsaw
+48 662 481 410

Northrail is one of Europe's leading rolling stock leasing companies, asset managers and developers of innovative rolling stock investments. Northrail manages a portfolio of approximately 430 vehicles, including around 250 locomotives and around 180 multiple units and passenger coaches, for freight and passenger transport in Europe, with an investment volume of close to 1.5 billion euros. Northrail's managed fleet includes state-of-the-art electric, dual-mode and hybrid locomotives, battery-powered regional trains, as well as traditional shunting and universal locomotives. Northrail also develops tailor-made leasing services for its clients and organizes the maintenance of leased vehicles based on its ECM I to III licence. Northrail, headquartered in Hamburg (Germany), currently employs around 50 people and is a subsidiary of RIVE Private Investment, an independent European investment firm with offices in Paris, Luxembourg, and Geneva, specializing in transportation assets and energy transition.