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AS Pasažieru vilciens

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Pasažieru vilciens is the only passenger-carrying railway company in Latvia, operating both electric and diesel trains on various lines throughout the country. It was formed in November 2001 by bringing together two separate companies under one name, creating the first subsidiary of Latvian Railways. As of October 2008, JSC Pasažieru vilciens is an independent state-owned company, currently operating ten routes with its main base in Riga.

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Updates as of Sep 10, 2024

• AS Pasažieru vilciens has started talks with Lithuanian and Estonian passenger train operators LTG Link and Elron about potential collaboration.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens has introduced ticket registration devices in all new electric trains, as confirmed by Edgars Butāns, Head of Communications and Marketing.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens plans to use shuttle trains on the modernized line connecting Riga Central Station and Riga Airport, with an estimated cost of around €524.29 million.
• Starting September 3, AS Pasažieru vilciens started running daily trains on the Riga-Ogre route for the autumn season.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens continued modernizing passenger infrastructure at Ziemeļblāzma station, integrating a wooden shelter into Riga's planned mobility point.

• AS Pasažieru vilciens has added a new ticket type for children on their website.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens passengers can now register their tickets themselves in new electric trains starting from September 5.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens now allows pets on trains to Skriveri.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens is working to shorten the time between ticket purchase and validation.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens updated their mobile app on August 30, 2024, improving the registration process and email verification.
• Dins Merirands mentioned that AS Pasažieru vilciens plans to introduce battery trains by 2028 or 2029 and is considering reconstructing existing diesel trains.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens is expected to start using both tracks in the Jelgava direction and stop at the new Baloži station by late summer 2024.
• AS Pasažieru vilciens has equipped new passenger platforms in the Skulte direction with all necessary amenities for safe and comfortable use, with additional improvements to follow.

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