First Škoda electric rolling stock starts rolling in Latvia
![The launch ceremony took place at Riga Central Station at 10:58 local time, in the presence of Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens (right).](https://www.railtech.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/vlak4_16x9-1024x576.jpg)
The inaugural electric Škoda 16Ev trains have commenced passenger service in Riga, Latvia. The final train unit is scheduled for delivery to Latvia’s national carrier, Vienā vilcienā (VIVI), in mid-2024.
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