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JSC “Pasažieru vilciens” introduces a new website www.vivi.lv and mobile app “Vivi Latvija”, launching several functionalities that make planning of train trips and ticket purchase more convenient.

“Pasažieru vilciens”. Next stop – “Vivi”

We launch a gradual transition to the “Vivi” brand. The new brand highlights the operating principles of the company: it is modern rolling stock, constantly improved customer service, higher standards and better and more extensive opportunities for mobility. It is striving towards excellence in modern public transport.

Informative support for passengers is available 24/7

Responding to the request of passengers, henceforth “Pasažieru vilciens” customer service informative support will be available remotely on a 24/7 basis.

20% discount on tickets on working days

Starting from 17 October 2022 to 14 April 2023, on working days, electric train tickets for a single mid-day trip can be acquired at a 20% discount, purchasing tickets both at the train ticket offices, and on “Pasažieru vilciens” homepage and mobile app, and on the train from the ticket inspector.

“Pasažieru vilciens” invites to obtain the professional qualification for driving the new electric trains in less than a year

The Centre of Adult Education of Riga State Technical School has announced admission to the professional continuing education programme “Locomotives Technician”, which is suitable both for men, and women. During this programme, over a period of eleven months, students will gain the required knowledge and skills, in order to be capable of driving the new electric trains acquired by “Pasažieru vilciens”, after obtaining the qualification. The studies will take place on weekday evenings and on Saturdays.

“Pasažieru vilciens” receives the Sustainability Index Silver award

JSC “Pasažieru vilciens” has received Silver category award in the Sustainability Index 2022, organised by the Institute of Corporate Sustainability and Responsibility (InCSR). We participated in this sustainability and corporate responsibility performance rating for the first time.

Refugees from Ukraine may use passenger trains free of charge

Starting from March 12, citizens of Ukraine and members of their families may use all trains operated by AS “Pasažieru vilciens” and carry luggage free of charge.

The first new electric train for Latvia is presented

On 23 February, the vehicle manufacturing company “Škoda Vagonka” presented to a wider audience at the train factory in the Czech city Ostrava the new electric trains that will be delivered to Latvia already this year, ordered by JSC “Pasažieru vilciens”.

Starting from 25 January, a specific type of face masks has to be used on the train

Starting from 25 January, using of FFP2 type respirators without a valve or medical face masks is mandatory on the train.

Customer Service Centre in Riga Central Station is closed till January 4

Due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus, the JSC "Pasažieru vilciens" Customer Service Center in the Riga railway station has been closed from 21 October 2021 to 4 January 2022 in the interest of public safety and health.