Elron has announced plans to purchase six high-speed electric trains powered by 25 kV AC for operation on the Rail Baltica route with a 1435 mm standard gauge. These trains will serve regional routes and connect Estonia to the rest of Europe. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Estonia has launched the procurement process for electric trains to serve the new high-speed Rail Baltica line, strengthening internal transport and future European connections. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
On April 17, 2025, the first Škoda electric train for regional services arrived in Estonia, marking the beginning of a fleet renewal. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Estonian company Operail has been sold entirely for €19 million. The deal was finalized on December 9, with AS Tiigi Keskus becoming the owner. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
On October 31, 2024, Estonia signed a sale agreement for Operail with Tiigi Keskus. The transaction will finalize once the Competition Department grants permission for the company merger. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Estonian Minister of Transport Vladimir Svet announced that interest in Operail is very high. Several local and international companies are keen on acquiring the state-owned railway company. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Estonia is actively continuing the privatization process of the state railway operator Operail, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Estonia has begun testing the dual-system electric trains produced by Skoda, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Recently, another contract was signed for the construction of the Hagudi — Alu railway section. This 7-kilometer section will be built by Tariston for 30.6 million euros, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
In July, Estonia will begin testing its first electric train from the Czech manufacturer Skoda Group, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Estonian government has officially announced the commencement of the privatization process for the state-owned railway company Operail, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The proposal by the Estonian government was brought up at a cabinet meeting as part of the strategic plan approved by Operail's board of directors in November 2023, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
