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Rail Unit GmbH Relies on Flexibility – First EuroDual from ELP
Berlin / Frauenfeld, 24. October 2025
Rail Unit GmbH and European Loc Pool (ELP) have entered a new partnership. By signing a Full-Service Leasing agreement for a EuroDual locomotive, Rail Unit is expanding its fleet with a powerful hybrid locomotive, paving the way for greater flexibility, efficiency, and sustainability in Fail Freight transport.
For Rail Unit GmbH, the versatility of the EuroDual was the decisive factor in their choice.
“For us, the flexibility of the EuroDual plays a major and decisive role. Knowing that we are no longer dependent on third parties or need to change locomotives to operate on non-electrified lines or sidings is crucial for us. This allows us to meet our customers’ requirements at any time,” explains Ceyhun Celep, Managing Director of Rail Unit GmbH.
The EuroDual combines an electric power output of up to 6.2 megawatts with a diesel power output of 2.8 megawatts and a tractive effort of 500 kilonewtons in both electric and diesel modes. This enables operation on both electrified and non-electrified lines without restrictions while reducing the need for additional locomotive changes.
“If you want to act flexibly at any time to meet customer requirements, the EuroDual is almost without alternative. Knowing that you have a locomotive that is both a full-fledged electric and a full-fledged diesel locomotive is very reassuring and increases our anticipation for its deployment,” Celep adds.
Rail Unit highly values its collaboration with European Loc Pool.
“We can only express praise for our cooperation with ELP. It is very reassuring to have a reliable and trustworthy partner by our side.”
ELP also expresses enthusiasm about welcoming a new customer.
“With Rail Unit, we gain an innovative company that shares our values of flexibility, reliability, and sustainability. We are proud to support them in their growth with a EuroDual locomotive,” says Willem Goosen, CEO of European Loc Pool.
The locomotive will enter service in September 2026 and will operate on all national routes in Germany.
More about Rail Unit GmbH
Founded in 2021 and headquartered in Berlin, Rail Unit GmbH provides comprehensive personnel services for the railway sector. As a future railway undertaking, Rail Unit offers highly qualified and rapidly deployable railway staff, including train drivers for freight and passenger transport, wagon inspectors, work train supervisors, shunting attendants, and instructors.
With over 200 employees and more than 40 clients, Rail Unit operates throughout Germany. The company is characterised by high flexibility, short decision-making processes, and fair conditions. Its mission: to provide long-term added value to the railway sector through practical expertise and reliable support – by railway professionals, for railway professionals.
More about the Hybrid Locomotives
European Loc Pool focuses on innovative six-axle hybrid locomotives with up to 2.8 MW diesel power, 9 MW electric power, and 500 kN tractive effort. All locomotives are equipped as standard with ETCS Baseline 3 for operation on category 2 lines.
The first ELP EuroDual locomotives have been in operation on the German rail network since April 2020. They enable operation on both electrified and non-electrified routes, as well as in last-mile and shunting service. All Dual locomotives are equipped with remote control.
Since mid-2023, ELP’s second-generation hybrid multi-system locomotive, the Euro9000, has been operating across European corridors. As the “launch customer”, European Loc Pool ordered the first ten Euro9000 locomotives from Stadler in May 2019. The first version, with 1.9 MW diesel and 9 MW electric power output and 500 kN tractive effort, operates in Germany, Austria, the Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, and Switzerland. The locomotive’s operational area will subsequently expand to additional countries and corridors.
About European Loc Pool AG
European Loc Pool (ELP) is a leading provider of innovative locomotive leasing and maintenance solutions based in Frauenfeld, Switzerland. Its full-service leasing packages include modern six-axle hybrid locomotives tailored to customers’ specific needs.
Since its foundation in May 2018, ELP has supported more than 30 operators across five countries. The company is committed to sustainability, applying advanced technologies to reduce environmental impact while improving operational performance. ELP’s experienced team places great emphasis on safety, reliability, and cost efficiency to exceed customer expectations.
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