Why should I choose Estonian Railways?

06. June 2018
  • Spare capacity on both railroads and harbors/ports 
  • Free competition
  • Infrastructure in excellent repair enables a service speed of 120 km/h for passenger trains and 80 km/h for freight trains on the main routes 
  • Deepwater ports that enable handling of ships of up to 300,000 DWT 
  • 1,500 meter station tracks in border stations and intermediate stations, enabling handling of long trains 
  • High quality, reliable traffic control ensures fast wagon turn-round times
  • Estonian Railways receives trains weighing up to 5,200 tons or 57 standard units at Koidula and Narva border stations and up to 5,600 tons or 57 standard units at Narva border station. Subject to special agreement with October Railway, Narva border station can receive trains weighing up to 7,000 tons or 71 standard units.
  • Good geographical location for fast access to important hubs