In the first half of this year, Vivi transported 10.1 million train passengers. That is 0.3% – or 32,000 – fewer than in 2025. In the first half of the year, the largest decline in passenger numbers compared to 2025 was on the Tukums line, where 349,000 fewer passengers were transported due to repair work by VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš”. At the same time, 4% more passengers were transported in June of this year than last year.
In June, train punctuality – an indicator that reflects the on-time completion of trips according to the timetable – reached 97.3%. This was achieved despite extensive repair work on the electrified railway infrastructure on the Jelgava line, carried out by VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš”. Track access is limited on certain sections, and consequently, any disruption to a single train’s movement or infrastructure operation often has a domino effect on several subsequent trips.
In the first six months of this year, passenger numbers increased on three electrified railway lines – Jelgava, Aizkraukle and Skulte. The sharpest increase in passenger numbers, compared to the same period in 2025, was on the route to Jelgava, where it rose by 8%, or 128,000 passengers. On the Aizkraukle line, passenger numbers increased by 4.7%, or 124,000. The Tukums route continues to carry the most passengers, with more than 3.2 million people transported over the past six months. In addition, June was the first month in which the Tukums line recorded a slight increase in passenger numbers – 0.4% – compared to the same period in 2025.
Passenger numbers also increased in the first half of the year on two diesel train lines – on the lines between Riga and Daugavpils, as well as on the Sigulda line. Meanwhile, passenger numbers on the Lugaži–Valga route have increased by 31%, reflecting continued high demand for convenient and affordable international rail service in the Baltic States.
In the first half of the year, 19,000 Riga single tickets were sold, including 3,200 in June. It allows you to save one euro per journey when using both the services of the passenger train operator Vivi in Zone A and the transport of “Rīgas satiksme”. In June, the majority of these tickets – namely, 41% – were purchased for the Riga–Tukums route. The Riga–Skulte route accounted for 28% of all tickets sold, the Riga–Jelgava route for 16%, and the Riga–Aizkraukle route for 13%.
Last year, extensive modernisation of the railway infrastructure started – VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” is rebuilding passenger platforms, providing more convenient and safer access to trains, as well as upgrading the electrified train network on several lines. Vivi encourages passengers to keep an eye on the timetable changes due to various maintenance works.
For train timetables, ticket purchases or other travel-related questions, please contact the Vivi Customer Service Centre by calling the 24-hour toll-free number 8760.