EUROFIMA has adopted an amended long-term strategy that will significantly enhance its ability to support public transport systems across Europe. The approved reforms allow EUROFIMA to finance a broader range of rail vehicles and enable more cities and regions to benefit from its affordable, long-term funding.

"EUROFIMA’s updated strategy brings our mission closer to where mobility needs are growing the fastest — in urban areas, in regional systems, and in cities working to modernise and decarbonise their fleets, not just trains, but now also trams and metros," said Christoph Pasternak, CEO.

What's Changing?

Under the new framework, EUROFIMA can now:

• Finance not only mainline trains but also metros, trams, and infrastructure service vehicles
• Offer more attractive financing terms now beyond 2056, aligned with the long life-cycle of rail assets
• Engage directly with regions and sub-sovereign entities, as clarified in its revised statutes
• Waive on a case-by-case basis the collateral requirement, where from a risk-approach feasible

In addition to expanded financing instruments such as forfaiting (purchase of receivables) and ECA-backed buyer credits, new opportunities arise to strengthen rail-based public transport systems across Europe – for more efficient and sustainable mobility.

Why it Matters?

Rail is one of the greenest forms of transport. With this strategic shift, EUROFIMA expects to:

• Accelerate the rollout of low-emission rolling stock 
• Help reduce traffic congestion and CO2 emissions in urban areas
• Improve passenger comfort and accessibility 
• Support European manufacturers of rolling stock and components

“Our financing makes it easier for rolling stock owners to invest in modern fleets at lower cost in line with the asset lifetime, now even beyond 2056,” said Elena Bukina, CFO of EUROFIMA. “This benefits citizens, the climate, and Europe’s railway industry.”