Vilnius–Klaipėda Railway
Vilnius – Klaipėda Railway (Lithuanian: Geležinkelis Vilnius – Klaipėda) is one of the main local railways in Lithuania. This railway connect Lithuanian capital Vilnius with countries biggest seaside city Klaipėda. It is the most actively used train line in Lithuania.[1]
| Vilnius–Klaipėda Railway | |
|---|---|
 Railway in Lithuanian rail system | |
| Overview | |
| Termini | |
| Stations | 10 |
| Service | |
| Operator(s) | Lithuanian Railways |
| Technical | |
| Line length | 376 km (233.64 mi) |
| Track gauge | 1,520 mm (4 ft 11+27⁄32 in) Russian gauge |
| Operating speed | 140 km/h (87 mph) |
The train services going from Vilnius to Klaipėda runs 4 times per day.[2]
History
In 2016 new Pesa 730ML locomotives introduced in Vilnius-Klaipėda line.[3][4]
In 2022 the electrification of Vilnius-Klaipėda Railway project started with estimated cost of 411.26 million euro.[5] After completion of electrification project, the rail line will produce 150 tonnes less of carbon dioxide each year.[1]
Stations
| Station | Picture | Opened | Connected to Vilnius–Klaipėda system | Connections | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vilnius railway station |  | 1860 | 1871 | Vilnius Airport railway station, Vilnius–Marcinkonys Railway, Vilnius–Turmantas Railway, Vilnius–Kaunas Railway | 54°40′13″N 25°17′4″E |
| Kaišiadorys railway station |  | 1871 | 1871 | Vilnius–Kaunas Railway | 54°53′11″N 23°55′53″E |
| Jonava railway station |  | 1871 | 1871 | Jonava-Kaunas | 55°5′35.43″N 24°16′32.96″E |
| Kėdainiai railway station |  | 1871 | 1871 | 55°18′34″N 23°58′39″E | |
| Radviliškis railway station | .jpg.webp) | 1871 | 1871 | Radviliškis–Daugavpils Railway | 55°48′20″N 23°32′12″E |
| Šiauliai railway station |  | 1871 | 1931 | 55°55′21.19″N 23°18′56.45″E | |
| Telšiai railway station |  | 1932 | 1932 | 55°59′33.72″N 22°15′6.12″E | |
| Plungė railway station |  | 1932 | 1932 | 55°55′8.76″N 21°51′7.2″E | |
| Kretinga railway station |  | 1915 | 1932 | 55°55′8.76″N 21°51′7.2″E | |
| Klaipėda railway station |  | 1881 | Klaipėda–Pagėgiai Railway, Klaipėda–Skuodas Railway | 55°43′15″N 21°8′5″E |
References
- "„Įpusėjo geležinkelio ruožo Vilnius–Klaipėda elektrifikavimo darbai". lrt.lt (in Lithuanian). Lietuvos nacionalinis radijas ir televizija. 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- Tvarkaraštis
- Pesa inter-city DMUs enter service in Lithuania
- Pierwszy 730ML już na Litwie
- Prognozė: svarbiausi Lietuvos ekonomikos ir verslo įvykiai 2023-iaisiais
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