OnTrain: Pioneering a Modern Locomotive Leasing Renaissance in Europe

OnTrain, a newly established locomotive leasing platform backed by Marguerite Adviser SA, Griffin Capital Partners, and WBW Invest, focuses on providing modern locomotives to European rail carriers. The platform has already made significant investments by ordering 80 new locomotives from manufacturers Alstom and Newag, specifically catering to the modernization and decarbonization agenda in Europe. Headquartered in Poland, OnTrain is strategically positioned to serve as a nodal point for intermodal transport across Europe. Marguerite, a pan-European infrastructure investor, along with its partners aim to capitalize on the region's growing demand for modern rail solutions, ushering in an era of efficient, environmentally-friendly transportation. OnTrain's strategy is heavily centered around offering leasing options with accompanying maintenance services, focusing on cross-border transport solutions that comply with the highest modern standards, including the European Train Control System (ETCS). As Poland's logistics sector grows and obsolete rail fleets exhibit an urgent need for renewal, OnTrain's platform enters the market with the promise of a modern, fast, and reliable fleet to accommodate Poland's already impressive rail freight market. Prominent advisory firms like Rymarz Zdort Maruta, Baker & McKenzie, SCI Verkehr, and MDDP have been involved in facilitating the launch.