Transport
Little electrification so far on Latvia's railways
Little electrification so far on Latvia's railways
In 2022, the length of electrified railway lines in EU countries reached 115 000 kilometres (km), a 31% increase compared with 1990, when it totalled 88 000 km. The entire EU railway network had a length of 202 000 km, with the share of electrified lines amounting to nearly 57%, according to Eurostat data published March 13.
Police continue catching trucks in Rīga city center
Police continue catching trucks in Rīga city center
Since the second half of January, freight transport has been restricted in the center of Riga, instead encouraging the use of bypassing. Riga Municipal Police has launched 324 administrative violation proceedings since January 22 for non-compliance, Latvian Television reported on March 12.
Rīga-Tartu train plans delayed until October
Rīga-Tartu train plans delayed until October
Estonia and Latvia have agreed on resuming train services between Tartu and Riga, and trains could start running in October, as Latvian train operator “Pasažieru Vilciens” (PV) acting Chairman Raitis Nešpors told Latvian Radio in an interview on March 12.
Passengers get hurt while getting off train; Vivi to pay for treatment
Passengers get hurt while getting off train; Vivi to pay for treatment
The Latvian train operator Pasažieru Vilciens/Vivi has pledged to cover rehabilitation expenses for two passengers on the Rīga-Daugavpils train who suffered injuries on Friday, March 8, when they disembarked from the train at Lielvārde railway station because the train carriages did not stop at the platform, Vivi said Monday.
New train deliveries planned to be completed in summer
New train deliveries planned to be completed in summer
Currently, 24 new electric trains of the Czech company Škoda Vagonka have been delivered to Pasažieru Vilciens (PV), brand name Vivi, and the rest of the ordered trains will be delivered to Latvia by the middle of this summer, said Martin Bednar, CEO of Škoda Vagonka, at a press briefing on March 5.
Rīga Airport reports more than quadruple annual profit
Rīga Airport reports more than quadruple annual profit
State JSC RIX Riga Airport finished 2023 with a profit of EUR 1.6 million, which is EUR 1.3 million or 4.6 times more than a year earlier. The company's net turnover increased by a quarter to EUR 72.5 million in 2023, according to RIX Riga Airport's unaudited condensed interim report for 2023.
Post offices' fate should be clear by April
Post offices' fate should be clear by April
Latvia's postal reform, which initially foresaw closing 60% of post offices, has been halted for now, and no post office will be closed anew. Those whose activities have been suspended already will remain closed, the Latvian Postal Service (LP) representatives and Transport Minister said on Wednesday, February 28.
Land ownership issues threaten to complicate Rīga Airport expansion plans
Land ownership issues threaten to complicate Rīga Airport expansion plans
If the Riga City Council is unable to decide on property rights to 22 plots of land near the airport, the matter is likely to wind up in the courts, Minister of Environmental Protection and Regional Development Inga Bērziņa (New Unity) said in an interview on Latvian Television's "Today's Question" program February 26.
Latvia puts too much work into sending out penalties: LTV's De Facto
Latvia puts too much work into sending out penalties: LTV's De Facto
Although speed cameras working on roads in Latvia have been verified as accurate, both the Road Traffic Safety Directorate (CSDD) and the State Police are involved in the preparation of violation penalty protocols. Efforts are being made to ensure as little human involvement as possible, Latvian Television's De Facto reported on February 25.
Postal service workers divided over coming changes
Postal service workers divided over coming changes
After the plan to close Latvian Postal Service (Latvijas Pasts, LP) offices was suspended, discussions were not over. Postal workers are divided - some are looking for other solutions with their union, and some are signing a letter in support of the changes, Latvian Television reported on February 22.
Cargo volume drop observed in Latvian ports
Cargo volume drop observed in Latvian ports
2024 started with a 15% decrease in the total volume of cargo handled in Latvian ports, but there is an increase in turnover in some segments – for cargo of cereals, wood chips and container cargo, according to data published on February 19 by the Ministry of Transport.
Rīga-Dubai flights to be launched by 'flydubai'
Rīga-Dubai flights to be launched by 'flydubai'
The United Arab Emirates airline “flydubai” will start work at Riga Airport on October 11 this year and will offer travelers direct flights between Riga and Dubai three times a week, Riga Airport representatives told LETA.
Yet another icy roads morning in Latvia
Yet another icy roads morning in Latvia
On Thursday, February 15, roads are snowy and icy, creating difficult driving conditions throughout the country, said Latvian State Roads (LVC).
'Vivi' trains get street art again
'Vivi' trains get street art again
Last week, there was information that two new electric trains had been painted with some graffiti in Riga at night at the train depot. The train operator Vivi told Latvian Television's 4. studija that trains are insured against similar cases.
Dangerous municipal road in Ogre leads to mayor's tantrum
Dangerous municipal road in Ogre leads to mayor's tantrum
The students and staff of the state-owned Ogre Vocational School have been hoping for a decent road for years. However, instead of fixing the road that has now become dangerous, Ogre municipality has turned against the staff, Latvian Radio reported on February 14.

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