European Loc Pool (ELP) is aimed at railway operators and logistics companies all over Europe. Our offer consists of full service leasing of capital-intensive hybrid locomotives. This also includes a comprehensive repair and maintenance package.

We provide locomotives which are designed for the European east-west and north-south freight transport corridors. Full service leasing is now the most popular way for public and private railway operators to procure rolling stock. With ELP’s full service leasing railway operators can fully focus their attention on their freight transportation operations. State-of-the-art, energy-efficient rolling stock and continual servicing ensure high availability and mileage of the locomotives


Machinery Breakdown and Collision Damage Insurance

Take advantage of our comprehensive insurance package when leasing your locomotive. Upon request, we can offer you the right insurance for your needs. Below is an overview of the cornerstones of our insurance solution at a glance.

Coverage

  • Faulty workmanship, carelessness, negligence, maliciously damaging acts
  • Errors in design or calculation, faulty construction or manufacturing, defective material
  • Lack of lubrication
  • Short circuit, overload, overvoltage
  • Overload, overspeed, low pressure, lack of water
  • Extraneous matters
  • Failure of measuring equipment, control or safety devices
  • Collision, crash, impact, subsidence
  • Fire, elemental perils
  • Civil commotion, terrorism, sabotage
  • Theft, robbery

Additional Coverage (non-exhaustive)

  • Debris removal, movement and protection, decontamination costs, reinstatement costs for data, extra costs for overtime, night-work and airfreight
  • Business interruption per locomotive, per occurrence

Exclusions (non-exhaustive)

  • War, civil war, revolution, rebellion, riot, nuclear disaster
  • Usual wear and tear

    Repairs and maintenance

    ELP’s full service leasing also includes maintenance of the vehicles, which consists of both preventive and corrective maintenance including repairs, i.e. all the work necessary to ensure that the leased locomotives operate reliably and remain fully functional and deployable at all times.

    Preventive maintenance or, in the event of a malfunction, corrective maintenance and repairs, are the key to minimising downtime. Scheduled maintenance work includes the following services:

    • Coordinating warranty work with the manufacturer,
    • Material management of spare parts, consumables and working materials,
    • Ordering and storage of strategic spare parts,
    • Managing the workshop,
    • General inspections and overhauls.

    The integrated maintenance package allows railway operators to devote themselves to their customers without having to worry about nuts and bolts. The ELP service is available for customers 365 days a year.

    Locomotive design

    On request, we offer you the individual, professional stickering of the leased locomotive. Brand your locomotive according to your wishes and ideas.