Topic: Elron

Stadler Flirt electric train in Estonia, source: Wikimedia Commons

Estonia plans electrification of railway network

The Government of Estonia intends to electrify the country’s broad gauge network. The works are estimated at 300-380 million Euros and will be performed in 2021-2030. The electrification of the railway network is considered by the...Read more

14-08-2019|2 comments|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Elron train with bycicle sign, source: Elron

Estonia restricts bike carrying on trains

Estonian passenger rail operator Elron has restricted transportation of bicycles on its trains on several routes. Such a measure has been introduced for summertime due to the high occupancy of trains. The restrictions were imposed on...Read more

05-06-2019|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko

Stadler DMU train in Estonia, source: Wikipedia

Estonia to replace Tallinn-Pärnu rail service with bus connection

The railway service between Tallinn and Pärnu, the fourth largest city in the country, will be cancelled per 9 December this year, announced Estonian rail operator Elron. The main reason is the poor technical condition...Read more

29-11-2018|Comment|author: Mykola Zasiadko