Macquarie European Rail
| Predecessor | Macquarie Group |
|---|---|
| Founded | January 2009 |
| Founder | Lloyds Banking Group |
| Headquarters | , England |
Area served | Europe United Kingdom |
| Products | Rolling stock leasing |
| Parent | Akiem |
| Website | www.macquarie.com |
Macquarie European Rail (formerly Lloyds TSB General Leasing) is a rolling stock company (ROSCO) formed in 2009 by the Lloyds Banking Group. Prior to its formation, Lloyds already had a stake in the UK rolling stock leasing market through its membership of the consortium that purchased Porterbrook in 2008.[1][2]
The company's first major train order was for 30 four-car Class 379s EMUs for National Express East Anglia on its Stansted Express and West Anglia routes.[3][4] Lloyds TSB also financed 20 Class 70 locomotives for Freightliner.[5]
In November 2012, Lloyds Banking Group sold the company to Macquarie Group.[6] In April 2020, the business was sold to Akiem.[7][8]
References[]
- ^ Porterbrook Leasing sale agreed Railway Gazette International 28 October 2008
- ^ Abbey sells Porterbrook as HSBC launches review Rail issue 604 5 November 2008 page 10
- ^ East Anglian Rail Service Improvements Department for Transport 12 May 2009
- ^ Rolling Stock Railway Gazette International May 2009 page 17
- ^ Freightliner launches locos Modern Railways
- ^ Macquarie Group acquires portfolio of rail assets from Lloyds Banking Group Macquarie Group 29 November 2012
- ^ Akiem acquires Macquarie European Rail fleet Railway Gazette International 18 February 2020
- ^ Akiem completes acquisition of Macquarie European Rail’s fleet Railway Gazette International 28 April 2020
Categories:
- Lloyds Banking Group
- Railway companies established in 2009
- Rolling stock leasing companies
- 2009 establishments in England