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Latvia is investing €104.6 million in the acquisition of nine battery-powered trains and the development of charging infrastructure to modernize rolling stock on routes connecting Riga, Daugavpils, and Cēsis.

Latvia to Purchase Battery Trains for Regional Routes

Latvia is investing €104.6 million in the acquisition of nine battery-powered trains and the development of charging infrastructure to modernize rolling stock on routes connecting Riga, Daugavpils, and Cēsis. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Latvian Railways has launched a new tender for upgrading nine stations along the Riga–Lugaži–state border line, boosting national transport infrastructure

Latvian Railways Launches Tender for Nine Station Upgrades

Latvian Railways has launched a new tender for upgrading nine stations along the Riga–Lugaži–state border line, boosting national transport infrastructure. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Latvian Railway initiates the unification of its subsidiaries. The concern aims to consolidate LDz Cargo, LDz ritošā sastāva serviss, and LDz loģistika to cut costs.

Latvian Railway Unites Subsidiary Companies

Latvian Railway initiates the unification of its subsidiaries. The concern aims to consolidate LDz Cargo, LDz ritošā sastāva serviss, and LDz loģistika to cut costs. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The European Agency on February 28, 2025, granted Elron a certificate for Latvian operations. This document confirms the company’s safety and opens new routes for passengers.

Elron Expands Routes to Latvia with New Safety Certificate

The European Agency on February 28, 2025, granted Elron a certificate for Latvian operations. This document confirms the company’s safety and opens new routes for passengers. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Vilnius-Rīga rail link

Vilnius-Rīga Rail Link Celebrates One Year of Successful Operations

The Vilnius-Rīga rail link has transported nearly 62,000 passengers since its launch on December 27, 2023. Daily services connect the capitals of Lithuania and Latvia, improving regional accessibility and convenience. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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LDz may reduce the list of goods transported through its territory by rail

The Board and Management of Latvian Railways (VAS Latvijas dzelzceļš, LDz) urge their subsidiary LDZ Cargo not to take on new commitments for transporting goods through Latvia's territory that could potentially end up on sanction lists, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

LDz Cargo will put up for auction two locomotives

LDz Cargo will put up for auction two locomotives

The subsidiary of the state-owned joint-stock company Latvijas dzelzceļš (LDz) - SIA 'LDz Cargo' - will offer to purchase two TEP70 series locomotives at an open oral auction, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

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The supervisory board of the Latvian carrier has resigned

Sandis Shteins, who has led the supervisory board of AS Pasažieru vilciens since 2016, announced the joint decision this week. The resignation comes amid the crisis with Skoda Group trains, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.