CRRC ZELC Verkehrstechnik GmbH is the European subsidiary of CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive Co., Ltd., a core subsidiary of CRRC Corporation Ltd., the world’s largest supplier of rolling stock and rail transit equipment. Based in Vienna, the subsidiary serves as a key platform for international business development, technical exchange, project execution and after-sales services, as well as the sourcing and procurement of railway components across Europe.
Core Business Areas
- Locomotives (Shunting, Mainline, Engineering)
- Electric & Diesel Multiple Units (EMUs & DMUs)
- Urban Transit Vehicles (Metro, Light Rail, Tram)
- Hybrid and customized transport solutions
- Railway component procurement and trading (European, Chinese, and other international origin)
CRRC ZELC Verkehrstechnik GmbH is dedicated to providing innovative, green, and customer-oriented rail solutions tailored to European market needs. The company emphasizes sustainable development and efficient rail operations, supporting the transition to low-emission transport systems.
CRRC ZELC Austria Joint R&D Center for Rolling Stock Technology
Established: June 2019
The center focuses on collaborative research and development in rail technology. It partners with European universities, institutions, and enterprises leveraging their complementary strengths, encouraging open sharing, and achieving mutually beneficial outcomes to advance sustainable transport solutions, including energy-efficient locomotives.
Around 25% of the 10,000+ employees are engaged in R&D globally, contributing to the company’s expertise in cutting-edge technologies, including system integration, AC drive, heavy-duty transportation, magnetic levitation, vehicle energy storage, super capacitor, low floor, fault prediction and health management.
CRRC ZELC Corporate Social Responsibility & Cultural Exchange Center
Established: September 2022
Products of CRRC are serving in more than 100 countries and regions around the world, embracing different cultural backgrounds while implementing a broad localization concept of localized manufacturing, procurement, employment, services and management.
The center strengthens cultural ties and corporate social responsibility across Europe. Through events celebrating Chinese and European festivals, it fosters understanding among employees and local communities, while enhancing the company’s engagement with diverse cultural environments.
