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14.05.2026
Vivi carried 6.3 million passengers on its trains over four months; 98.5% of trips completed on time in April
In the first four months of this year, Vivi carried 6.3 million train passengers. This is 2.5% or 158,000 fewer than in 2025, but 13% more than in 2024. The largest decline in passenger numbers compared to 2025 is on the Tukums line. The number of passengers on that line has fallen by 13.6%, or more than 305,000, because VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” reduced the number of trips on the Tukums line due to repair work.
29.04.2026
Trains are given new names, and people are encouraged to spend more time in nature
To promote interest in relaxing in nature and to remind people of the many benefits of forests on a daily basis, Vivi, in partnership with AS “Latvijas valsts meži” (LVM, Latvian State Forests), is launching an initiative to name all 32 electric trains. Today, the first four names were announced – bite (bee), apodziņš (Eurasian pygmy owl), priede (pine), egle (spruce) – and a map was presented showing the recreational areas of AS “Latvijas valsts meži” that are easily accessible by train. Every month, names will be given to four more trains.
13.04.2026
Vivi trains carried 4.6 million passengers in the first quarter; 98.5% of trips completed on time in March
In the first quarter of this year, Vivi carried 4.6 million train passengers. This is 2.5% or 120,000 fewer than in 2025, but 16% more than in 2024. The most significant decline in passenger numbers compared to 2025 is on the Tukums line. There, the number of passengers has fallen by 12.6% or more than 206,000, as the number of trips on the Tukums line was reduced due to repair work by VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš”.
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31.03.2026
Elron’s Riga–Tartu train begins serving domestic stops in Latvia
Starting Monday, 30 March, Elron has launched the sale of domestic tickets in Latvia on the Tallinn–Tartu–Riga route, specifically for the Valmiera–Riga section. Tickets can be purchased onboard from a customer service representative of the Latvian passenger train operator Vivi.
18.03.2026
Baltic passenger train operators announce joint procurement for “Rail Baltica” regional trains
Three Baltic passenger train operators – Latvia’s “Vivi”, Estonia’s “Elron” and Lithuania’s “LTG Link” – announced today in Tallinn the launch of a joint procurement for the purchase of new European-standard regional rolling stock.
10.03.2026
Vivi trains carried 1.4 million passengers in February; 96.3% of trips completed on time
In February of this year, 1.4 million passengers used the services of the passenger train operator Vivi. This is 3% or 50,000 fewer than in 2025, but 11% more than in 2024. Electrified lines had the greatest impact on changes in passenger numbers. Passenger numbers on the Jelgava and Aizkraukle lines continued to rise, but on the Tukums and Skulte lines – where the number of trips was reduced due to repair work by VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” – passenger traffic fell by 62,000 and 4,500, respectively.
12.01.2026
Vivi trains carried 21.3 million passengers last year; 98.4% of trips completed on time
In 2025, a record 21.3 million passengers used the services of the train passenger carrier Vivi. This is an increase of almost 1.9 million, or 10%, compared to 2024, when just under 19.5 million were carried. At the same time, the punctuality of trains - a measure that reflects the on-time completion of trips according to the timetable - reached 98.4% last year, maintaining Vivi's position among the most punctual train passenger carriers in Europe, despite extensive repairs to the electrified network of VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” on the Tukums and Jelgava lines.
12.01.2026
Regular Train Service Launched on the Tallinn–Tartu–Riga Route
On Monday, 12 January, in the afternoon (at 14:50), the first regular train will depart from Tallinn Baltic Station on the Tallinn–Tartu–Riga route, arriving at Riga Central Railway Station at 20:46. Initially, tickets will be available only for international passengers; domestic tickets in Latvia on the Valmiera–Riga route will be available for purchase within the coming weeks.
29.12.2025
Changes in Train Fare Conditions for Ukrainian Citizens from 1 January 2026
According to amendments to the Law on Support for Ukrainian Citizens, from 1 January 2026, Ukrainian citizens will be entitled to the same fare concessions on trains as certain other passenger categories, including preschool children, large families, and persons with disabilities.
10.11.2025
Vivi transported 18 million passengers by train in ten months; 98.6% of trips were completed on time
In the first ten months of 2025, 18 million passengers used the services of train operator Vivi – 1.7 million, or 11%, more than during the same period last year, when 16.3 million passengers were transported. At the same time, train punctuality – a measure reflecting trips completed according to the schedule – was 98.6% during this period, maintaining Vivi position among the most punctual train operators in Europe.