The launch ceremony took place at Riga Central Station at 10:58 local time, in the presence of Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens (right).

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. Skoda press release

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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The launch ceremony took place at Riga Central Station at 10:58 local time, in the presence of Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens (right).

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. Skoda press release

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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