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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
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.
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.
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.
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09.10.2025
Lithuanian football fans travel to Vilnius on a special overnight train
After a 20-year break, a historic night train ran from Vilnius via Riga to Tallinn!
12.09.2025
Vivi trains carried 16.2 million passengers in nine months; 98.6% of trips completed on time
In the first nine months of 2025, 16.2 million passengers used the services of the train passenger carrier Vivi, an increase of 1.7 million or 11% compared to 14.5 million passengers in the same period last year. At the same time, the punctuality of trains - a measure that reflects the on-time completion of trips according to the timetable - was 98.6% during the period, maintaining Vivi's position among the most punctual train passenger carriers in Europe.
10.02.2025
Starting from 10 February, “Vivi” ensures carriage of passengers in the stage Riga–Valga of the rail transport connection Vilnius–Riga–Tallinn using a modern diesel train
We will ensure carriage of passengers from Riga to Valga and back by using a modern “PESA 730 ML” type diesel train leased from the Lithuanian carrier “LTG Link”, thus making the transportation in this stage more comfortable for passengers.