EU Electrifies Latvian rail

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LATVIA The cohesion fund is investing EUR 318.5 mln to electrify 308 km of the country's main east-west railway network and replace its diesel-powered locomotives.
Violeta Bulc the commissioner for transport said: “The EU is funding a modern rail system in Latvia. By cutting costs and travel times, this cohesion policy project will boost jobs and Latvia's economy by facilitating transit traffic and trade through the Baltic States. At the same time, Latvians will breathe cleaner air and it will improve road safety. This is another powerful example of the benefits of the EU cohesion policy on the ground.” The work includes the electrification of the Ri
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schedule 09 June 2026

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schedule 17 April 2026

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