On July 3, significant disruptions to train services were observed for more than 6 hours on the Riga–Jelgava line due to damage to the railway overhead line. Considering this incident and the fact that overhead line damage has previously caused severe disruptions to railway traffic multiple times, the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau has initiated a preliminary assessment of the situation. The railway overhead line was damaged on July 3 at 12:18 p.m. between Olaine and…
On July 3, significant disruptions to train services were observed for more than 6 hours on the Riga–Jelgava line due to damage to the railway overhead line. Considering this incident and the fact that overhead line damage has previously caused severe disruptions to railway traffic multiple times, the Transport Accident and Incident Investigation Bureau has initiated a preliminary assessment of the situation. The railway overhead line was damaged on July 3 at 12:18 p.m. between Olaine and Torņakalns, near the former Atgāzene stop. During the movement of the Škoda electric train (train no. 6728, composition L16V), the overhead contact wire suddenly snapped, resulting in the train's pantograph being torn off. Jāzeps Luksts, Head of the…
