Commerz Real's Infravest fund acquires stake in European rolling stock provider Railpool

Type: Acquisition · Technology: Transport · Country: Germany · Announced: 2026-06-01

Commerz Real, through its infrastructure fund Infravest, acquired a stake in Railpool, a European rolling stock provider. The investment was made via a fund managed by Palladio Partners, which will also handle asset management for the acquired stake. Railpool, based in Munich, is a leading provider of full-service leasing for electric rail vehicles, operating a fleet of approximately 500 fully electric locomotives across 19 European countries. This transaction marks the second investment for Infravest, following its earlier acquisition of a stake in broadcast tower operator ATC Europe. Railpool holds a market share of around 17 percent in the European freight locomotive market and has a contractually secured pipeline of additional locomotives from Siemens and Alstom for delivery by the end of 2027.

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