Deal marks a long term investment in the country’s zero emissions transport infrastructure.
Rock Rail, a leading developer and owner of rail infrastructure, has partnered with Infracapital Partners to deliver a new battery-electric train fleet for the Mittelthüringer Akku-Netz (MAN) network in Thuringia, Germany. This marks the fifth rolling stock investment in Germany supported by Rock Rail.
The project will provide 19 Stadler FLIRT Akku battery-electric multiple units (BEMUs), replacing aging diesel trains on key regional routes in central Germany. The trains will help local communities by enhancing connectivity, promoting tourism, and supporting economic inclusion across the region.
The MAN network investment follows earlier projects on the Leipzig S-Bahn and Main-Weser Networks, further expanding Rock Rail’s commitment to a cleaner, more modern rail transport system across Germany.
Mark Swindell, CEO of Rock Group said:
“Our success in developing, securing and managing the introduction of battery-operated trains in Germany builds on our wider successes across the country, and in other parts of Europe including the UK. We continue to develop innovative methods of funding transport infrastructure that deliver cost effective, zero emissions, state-of-the-art solutions for both operators and passengers. Improving sustainability and reducing emissions this project, in collaboration with the team at Infracapital partners, is a major step forward in decarbonising regional rail in Europe. We’re also pleased to once again work with DB Regio AG on their launch onto the network. This benefits everyone from investors through the communities relying upon these services. I’m looking forward to further opportunities to decarbonise transport networks across Europe in a way that bring benefits for all parties.”
The new fleet will enter service in December 2028 and will be leased to DB Regio AG for 15 years, covering around 3.6 million train kilometres each year.
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