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Riga–Lugaži Railway
The Riga–Lugaži Railway is a long, gauge railway in Latvia. It was built in the late 19th century (commencing in 1886) to connect the cities of Riga and Saint Petersburg via Valga and Pskov. The railway was opened in 1889. The final station in Latvia is Lugaži (near Valka). The railway was last used for the Riga–Saint Petersburg service in 1998, after which St Petersburg trains operated via Rēzekne. For several years there were no cross-border services, and trains terminated at Lugaži, but since 2008 a regular passenger service again operates from Riga to Valga in Estonia twice a day, with an onward connection to Tallinn via a train in Estonia. During the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic (also known as the coronavirus pandemic and COVID pandemic), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), began with an disease outbreak, outbreak of COVID-19 in Wuhan, China, in December ..., the Riga-Lugaži railway cut services to Valg ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Riga Central Station
__NOTOC__ Riga Central Station ( is the main railway station in Riga, Latvia. It is known as the main point of Riga due to its central location, and most forms of public transport stop in this area. Part of the building is a shopping centre. Three rail mainlines connect the station to the east: *Zemitāni–Skulte Railway, Riga–Skulte *Riga–Lugaži Railway, Riga–Lugaži, through to the Estonian border crossing at Valka *Riga-Krustpils, which then splits into lines to Riga–Daugavpils Railway, Daugavpils and Zilupe. Two rail mainlines connect the station to the west: *Riga–Jelgava Railway, Riga–Jelgava, including lines through to Liepāja Station, Liepāja. *Torņakalns–Tukums II Railway, Riga–Tukums. Services * Trains on the Zemitāni–Skulte Railway, Riga–Skulte line run to the stations of Carnikava, Saulkrasti, and Skulte, Skulte Parish, Skulte 1-2 times per hour. All trains are electric. * Trains on the Riga-Valga County, Valga (Riga–Lugaži Railway, Riga ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LTG Link
LTG Link is the passenger transport division of the Lithuanian state-owned railway company, LTG Group ''(Lithuanian Railways)''. LTG Link operates domestic and international passenger services across Lithuania and on routes to Poland, Latvia, and beyond. The term "Link" in the name carries a dual meaning: in English, it means ''"Connection"'', while in Lithuanian, it means ''"Towards"''. History LTG Link was established in 2019 to be a separate division within Lietuvos Geležinkeliai to manage passenger transport independently, aligning with European Union regulations requiring separation of passenger and freight operations. This reorganisation, which took place in 2020, created three LTG subsidiaries: LTG Link for passenger services, LTG Cargo for freight, and LTG Infra for infrastructure management. The restructuring aimed to streamline operations, with LTG Link receiving subsidies from the Lithuanian government to support public transport objectives. In 2020, LTG rebranded, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigulda
Sigulda (; ; Polish Zygwold) is a town in the Vidzeme region of Latvia, from the capital city Riga. Overview Sigulda is on a picturesque stretch of the primeval Gauja river valley. Because of the reddish Devonian sandstone which forms steep rocks and caves on both banks of the river, Sigulda has been called the "Switzerland of Vidzeme". After the restoration of Latvian independence in 1991, an emphasis was placed on conserving Sigulda's public monuments and parks as well as improving the town's tourist sector. Supported by the town council, a traditional Opera Festival takes place in an open-air music hall in the castle ruins each summer. A Town Festival is celebrated in May when cherry trees blossom, while Sigulda is known for the colors of its trees in autumn. Sports such as skiing, bobsledding, and the luge are popular in wintertime and bungee jumping is practiced during the rest of the year. Gutman's Cave lies halfway between Sigulda Castle and Turaida Castle and h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sigulda Municipality
Sigulda Municipality () is a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2003 by merging Sigulda town, Sigulda Parish and More Parish. In 2009 it absorbed Allaži parish, too; the administrative centre being Sigulda. The population in 2020 was 17,992. On 1 July 2021, Sigulda Municipality was enlarged when Krimulda Municipality, Mālpils Municipality and Inčukalns Parish were merged into it. Twin towns — sister cities Sigulda is a member of the Douzelage, a town twinning association of towns across the European Union. This active town twinning began in 1991 and there are regular events, such as a produce market from each of the other countries and festivals. As of 2019, its members are: * Agros, Cyprus * Altea, Spain * Asikkala, Finland * Bad Kötzting, Germany * Bellagio, Italy * Bundoran, Ireland * Chojna, Poland * Granville, France * Holstebro, Denmark * Houffalize, Belgium * Judenburg, Austria * Kőszeg, Hungary * Marsaskala, Malta * Meersse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inčukalns
Inčukalns (German language, German: ''Hinzenberg'') is a village in Sigulda Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. Started in 1436, the parish was for centuries a part of Medieval Livonia. Its economy mainly subsists on farming and forestry activities for export trade. In 2020 Inčukalns had 7,640 residents in total. Places in Inčukalns Theres Inčukalna pamatskola, Inčukalna psk. (short for: ''Incukalna pamatskola''), the town hall, References Villages in Vidzeme Populated places in Sigulda Municipality {{Vidzeme-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inčukalns Municipality
Inčukalns (German: ''Hinzenberg'') is a village in Sigulda Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. Started in 1436, the parish was for centuries a part of Medieval Livonia Terra Mariana (Medieval Latin for 'Land of Mary') was the formal name for Medieval Livonia or Old Livonia. It was formed in the aftermath of the Livonian Crusade, and its territories were composed of present-day Estonia and Latvia. It was estab .... Its economy mainly subsists on farming and forestry activities for export trade. In 2020 Inčukalns had 7,640 residents in total. Places in Inčukalns Theres Inčukalna psk. (short for: ''Incukalna pamatskola''), the town hall, References Villages in Vidzeme Populated places in Sigulda Municipality {{Vidzeme-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vangaži
Vangaži () is a town in Ropaži Municipality in the Vidzeme region of Latvia. History The name Vangaži () was first mentioned in the 17th century as the name of a local manor. The name itself is a combination of two words in the Livonian language - ''vang'' (field) and ''aži'' (place). Since the 17th century there was also a Lutheran church in Vangaži. Close to the modern town of Vangaži there were several manufactures which produced paper, glass and copper products. The modern town started in the 1950s when the concrete factory was founded. In 1957 the village Oktobra ciemats was founded which in 1961 was renamed to Vangaži. In 1992 Vangaži was granted the status of a town. Sports From 1968 to 1991 Vangaži had a relatively strong football club - known at first as Celtnieks Vangaži, then renamed to Betons Vangaži. From 1989 to 1991 the club coached by Vladimirs Serbins played in the top Latvian football league. With the bankruptcy of the concrete factory the footb ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Garkalne Municipality
Garkalne Municipality () was a municipality in Vidzeme, Latvia. The municipality was formed in 2007 by reorganization of Garkalne Parish. The seat of the council of the municipality is situated extraterritorially in Berģi, Riga. The population in 2020 was 8,923. On 1 July 2021, Garkalne Municipality ceased to exist and its territory was merged with Ropaži Municipality. The main rivers are Lielā Jugla, Mazā Jugla (as a border river between Garkalne municipality and Stopiņi municipality), Krievupe, Jugla, in a small section of the river Tumšupe. The largest lakes in the region are Lielais Baltezers, Langstiņi Lake, Lielais Jūgezers, Mālezers, Mašēnu Lake and Upesciems Ponds. Maltuve swamp is located in the eastern part of the county. See also * Administrative divisions of Latvia (2009) The current administrative division of Latvia came into force on 1 July 2021. On 10 June 2020, the Saeima approved a municipal reform that would reduce the 110 municipalities and n ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jugla, Riga
Jugla is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is located in the Vidzeme Suburb, west of the Lake Jugla and southeast of the Lake Ķīšezers. Jugla is bordered by Čiekurkalns, Mežciems and Teika to the west, Dreiliņi to the southwest, Brekši Brekši is a neighbourhood of Riga, the capital of Latvia Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of Northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania ... to the southeast and Bukulti to the east. Jugla is the location of Strazdumuiža Manor, first mentioned in 1528. References Neighbourhoods in Riga {{Riga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Šmerlis
Šmerlis is a forest in Riga, Latvia. It is home to Riga Film Studio. Šmerlis can be accessed by trolleybus routes 4, 12, 16, 31 and 34 as well as tram route 1 and bus route 21. Šmerlis is also the site of the only remaining Jewish cemetery in Riga Riga ( ) is the capital, Primate city, primate, and List of cities and towns in Latvia, largest city of Latvia. Home to 591,882 inhabitants (as of 2025), the city accounts for a third of Latvia's total population. The population of Riga Planni .... See also * Bikernieki Memorial References Geography of Riga Forests of Latvia {{vidzeme-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Čiekurkalns
Čiekurkalns () is a neighbourhood of the Northern District of Riga, the capital of Latvia. It is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Ķīšezers. In April 2014, the new building of the State Revenue Service of Latvia was unveiled at Talejas iela 1 in Čiekurkalns. The building of the railway station of the same name, which serves the Riga–Lugaži Railway The Riga–Lugaži Railway is a long, gauge railway in Latvia. It was built in the late 19th century (commencing in 1886) to connect the cities of Riga and Saint Petersburg via Valga and Pskov. The railway was opened in 1889. The final stati ... along the southern limits of the neighbourhood, stands in the Teika neighbourhood. References External links * Neighbourhoods in Riga {{Riga-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
