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Rock Rail Holdings

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Rock Rail Holdings
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Rock Rail Holdings
Websiteurl
rockrail.com
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2014
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
11–50
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersLondon, United Kingdom
HQ citystring
London
HQ countrystring
United Kingdom
HQ regionstring
Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
rolling stock leasing, rail fleet financing, battery electric trains, regional rail modernization, train leasing services
NAICS code1 code
  • Support Activities for Rail Transportation48821
SIC code1 code
  • Finance Lessors6172
Product category
Rolling Stock Leasing
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion2 records

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model1 record
1Rail Rolling Stock Leasing
TypeSubscription Recurring
Description

Rock Rail provides leasing arrangements for railway rolling stock, structured as long-term financing solutions for transport authorities. Revenue is generated through periodic lease payments over the operational life of the trains, typically spanning 15-30 years.

railway.supply
Marketing channels2 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels2 records

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Cost components4 values
Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Rock Rail Holdings is a UK-based rolling-stock lessor that finances railway train fleets for regional transport authorities through long-term leasing arrangements, typically structured over 15–30 years. The company partners with train manufacturers such as Siemens Mobility to deliver battery electric multiple units (e.g., Mireo Plus B) and provides the leasing infrastructure that enables public-sector buyers to modernize fleets without large upfront capital outlays.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • 7.1 million train kilometers of annual service capacity enabled
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Rock Rail Holdings operates as a rolling-stock leasing company, offering innovative financing models for railway vehicles. The company does not manufacture trains but structures leasing arrangements to enable regional transport authorities to modernize their fleets. The primary product offering is the leasing of battery-electric trains (Mireo Plus B) financed through an innovative leasing model developed in partnership with transport authorities and train manufacturers like Siemens Mobility.

Product and service1 record
1Rolling Stock Leasing Services
CategoryRolling Stock Leasing
Description

Long-term leasing of railway rolling stock (including battery electric multiple units such as the Siemens Mobility Mireo Plus B) for regional transport authorities and operators, structured as multi-year (typically 15–30 year) financing arrangements that remove the need for large upfront capital outlays.

Scale indicator5 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Siemens Mobility
Strategic tierCoreTypeStrategic or Co-development PartnerAnnounced on2025-12-22
Description

Rock Rail and Siemens Mobility jointly won a tender to supply 61 battery electric Mireo Plus B trains for the Northern Westphalia network. Siemens Mobility manufactures and delivers the trains while Rock Rail provides the innovative leasing financing structure. The partnership combines Siemens' train manufacturing expertise with Rock Rail's rolling stock leasing capabilities to offer transport authorities a complete fleet modernization solution.

Recent move6 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Type, Description

Peers10 records
1Angel Trains
TypeDirect peer
Description

One of the UK's three major rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs), providing long-term leases of passenger trains to UK train operators. Highly comparable to Rock Rail as a finance lessor of regional/commuter rolling stock, though with a much larger and more diversified fleet.

2Eversholt Rail
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK rolling stock lessor (one of the 'big three' ROSCOs), leasing passenger trains and freight locomotives under long-term contracts. Direct comparable to Rock Rail's leasing model, with a focus on UK and increasingly European markets.

3Porterbrook
TypeDirect peer
Description

UK rolling stock lessor financing and leasing passenger trains, with growing activity in hybrid and battery-electric fleets. Closely comparable to Rock Rail's leasing and fleet-modernization focus.

4Alpha Trains
TypeDirect peer
Description

European rolling stock lessor with a pan-European fleet of passenger trains and locomotives, including battery-electric and hydrogen units. Directly comparable to Rock Rail as a lessor specializing in regional and commuter fleets across multiple European countries.

5Akiem
TypeDirect peer
Description

European rolling stock lessor providing locomotives and passenger trains to operators across continental Europe. Comparable to Rock Rail as a specialist rolling stock lessor active in regional rail and fleet modernization deals.

6Beacon Rail Leasing
TypeDirect peer
Description

European rolling stock lessor focused on passenger trains and freight locomotives across continental Europe. Directly comparable business model to Rock Rail's regional rail leasing proposition.

7Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE)
TypeDirect peer
Description

European locomotive and rolling stock leasing business owned by Mitsui & Co, leasing traction across multiple European countries. Comparable to Rock Rail as a specialist rolling stock lessor targeting regional and freight operators.

8GATX Corporation
TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Global railcar lessor with a large diversified fleet of freight wagons in Europe and North America. Comparable to Rock Rail's leasing business model but operating at much greater scale and with a freight/industrial rather than passenger/BEMU focus.

9Siemens Mobility
TypeOthers
Description

Manufacturer of the Mireo Plus B trains financed by Rock Rail under the NWL partnership. Adjacent rather than competitive — Rock Rail's GTM relies on OEMs like Siemens to deliver the physical rolling stock, making them ecosystem partners more than direct peers.

10Alstom
TypeOthers
Description

Global rolling stock manufacturer of regional, commuter and high-speed trains including battery-electric and hydrogen platforms. Adjacent to Rock Rail — Alstom is a potential OEM partner or competitor to Siemens in the tenders Rock Rail finances.

Market position
Strengths1 record

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Weaknesses1 record

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Competitive moat4 records

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Key risks6 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers1 record

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Segment1 record

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Ideal customer profile1 record

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
API detail
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No

Docs URL, Description

AI maturity
App detail

Has app

Feature1 record

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Profiles1 record

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Subsidiaries1 record

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Funding overview

Funding stage, Last funding date, Total funding USD

Funding rounds1 record

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Round, Amount USD, Date, Pre money valuation, Total investors, Investors, News

Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Rock Rail Holdings

Rolling Stock Leasingrockrail.com

Rock Rail Holdings firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Rock Rail Holdings
Legal name
Rock Rail Holdings
Website
https://rockrail.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
2014
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Where Rock Rail Holdings is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
London
HQ country
United Kingdom
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Rock Rail Holdings business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Supply Chain

Revenue model

  1. Rail Rolling Stock Leasing: Rock Rail provides leasing arrangements for railway rolling stock, structured as long-term financing solutions for transport authorities. Revenue is generated through periodic lease payments over the operational life of the trains, typically spanning 15-30 years.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels2 records

Rock Rail Holdings product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Rock Rail Holdings is a UK-based rolling-stock lessor that finances railway train fleets for regional transport authorities through long-term leasing arrangements, typically structured over 15–30 years. The company partners with train manufacturers such as Siemens Mobility to deliver battery electric multiple units (e.g., Mireo Plus B) and provides the leasing infrastructure that enables public-sector buyers to modernize fleets without large upfront capital outlays.

Product overview

Rock Rail Holdings operates as a rolling-stock leasing company, offering innovative financing models for railway vehicles. The company does not manufacture trains but structures leasing arrangements to enable regional transport authorities to modernize their fleets. The primary product offering is the leasing of battery-electric trains (Mireo Plus B) financed through an innovative leasing model developed in partnership with transport authorities and train manufacturers like Siemens Mobility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Rolling Stock Leasing Services Long-term leasing of railway rolling stock (including battery electric multiple units such as the Siemens Mobility Mireo Plus B) for regional transport authorities and operators, structured as multi-year (typically 15–30 year) financing arrangements that remove the need for large upfront capital outlays.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 7.1 million train kilometers of annual service capacity enabled
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Rock Rail Holdings

Customer profile

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Rock Rail Holdings technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Rock Rail Holdings partnerships and signals

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Siemens MobilitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 December 2025Rock Rail and Siemens Mobility jointly won a tender to supply 61 battery electric Mireo Plus B trains for the Northern Westphalia network. Siemens Mobility manufactures and delivers the trains while Rock Rail provides the innovative leasing financing structure. The partnership combines Siemens' train manufacturing expertise with Rock Rail's rolling stock leasing capabilities to offer transport authorities a complete fleet modernization solution.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Rock Rail Holdings competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Angel Trains: One of the UK's three major rolling stock leasing companies (ROSCOs), providing long-term leases of passenger trains to UK train operators. Highly comparable to Rock Rail as a finance lessor of regional/commuter rolling stock, though with a much larger and more diversified fleet.
  • Eversholt Rail: UK rolling stock lessor (one of the 'big three' ROSCOs), leasing passenger trains and freight locomotives under long-term contracts. Direct comparable to Rock Rail's leasing model, with a focus on UK and increasingly European markets.
  • Porterbrook: UK rolling stock lessor financing and leasing passenger trains, with growing activity in hybrid and battery-electric fleets. Closely comparable to Rock Rail's leasing and fleet-modernization focus.
  • Alpha Trains: European rolling stock lessor with a pan-European fleet of passenger trains and locomotives, including battery-electric and hydrogen units. Directly comparable to Rock Rail as a lessor specializing in regional and commuter fleets across multiple European countries.
  • Akiem: European rolling stock lessor providing locomotives and passenger trains to operators across continental Europe. Comparable to Rock Rail as a specialist rolling stock lessor active in regional rail and fleet modernization deals.
  • Beacon Rail Leasing: European rolling stock lessor focused on passenger trains and freight locomotives across continental Europe. Directly comparable business model to Rock Rail's regional rail leasing proposition.
  • Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE): European locomotive and rolling stock leasing business owned by Mitsui & Co, leasing traction across multiple European countries. Comparable to Rock Rail as a specialist rolling stock lessor targeting regional and freight operators.

Broad incumbents

  • GATX Corporation: Global railcar lessor with a large diversified fleet of freight wagons in Europe and North America. Comparable to Rock Rail's leasing business model but operating at much greater scale and with a freight/industrial rather than passenger/BEMU focus.

Others

  • Siemens Mobility: Manufacturer of the Mireo Plus B trains financed by Rock Rail under the NWL partnership. Adjacent rather than competitive — Rock Rail's GTM relies on OEMs like Siemens to deliver the physical rolling stock, making them ecosystem partners more than direct peers.
  • Alstom: Global rolling stock manufacturer of regional, commuter and high-speed trains including battery-electric and hydrogen platforms. Adjacent to Rock Rail — Alstom is a potential OEM partner or competitor to Siemens in the tenders Rock Rail finances.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Rock Rail Holdings social profiles

Digital presence

Rock Rail Holdings financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Rock Rail Holdings leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Rock Rail Holdings subsidiaries and ownership

Company hierarchy

Subsidiaries1 record

Rock Rail Holdings funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Rock Rail Holdings M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Rock Rail Holdings

What does Rock Rail Holdings do?

Rock Rail Holdings is a UK-based rolling-stock lessor that finances railway train fleets for regional transport authorities through long-term leasing arrangements, typically structured over 15–30 years. The company partners with train manufacturers such as Siemens Mobility to deliver battery electric multiple units (e.g., Mireo Plus B) and provides the leasing infrastructure that enables public-sector buyers to modernize fleets without large upfront capital outlays.

Is Rock Rail Holdings a public or private company?

Rock Rail Holdings is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.

When was Rock Rail Holdings founded?

Rock Rail Holdings was founded in 2014. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Rock Rail Holdings based?

Rock Rail Holdings is headquartered in London, United Kingdom, in the Europe region.

How does Rock Rail Holdings make money?

One revenue line is on record: rail Rolling Stock Leasing.

Who are Rock Rail Holdings's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Angel Trains, Eversholt Rail, Porterbrook, Alpha Trains, Akiem, Beacon Rail Leasing and Mitsui Rail Capital Europe (MRCE). GATX Corporation is listed as a broad incumbent. Others are Siemens Mobility and Alstom.

Does Rock Rail Holdings have an API?

No public API is recorded for Rock Rail Holdings.

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