Completion of a Major Railway Electrification Modernisation Project in Latvia

In September 2026, the “Modernisation and Development of the Electrified Railway Network” project implemented by VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš” was completed. EMP-707, together with other project partners, participated in the implementation of this major infrastructure project.

The project involved extensive modernisation and development of railway electrification infrastructure within the Riga railway junction and towards Jūrmala, including the sections Rīga pasažieru–Zemitāni, Zasulauks–Bolderāja and Imanta–Sloka.

More than 100 kilometres of modernised infrastructure

As a result of the project, 103 km of electrified railway infrastructure was modernised and developed.

The project included the construction and reconstruction of overhead contact lines, modernisation of the traction power supply infrastructure, as well as reconstruction and adaptation of signalling and communication systems associated with the railway infrastructure.

The development of the Zasulauks–Bolderāja section is particularly significant, as a new overhead contact line was constructed, extending Latvia’s electrified railway network and creating opportunities for wider use of electric traction.

EMP-707 experience in a major infrastructure project

Participation in a project of this scale represents an important part of EMP-707’s professional experience in railway electrification and electrical infrastructure.

Successful implementation required close cooperation between the client, construction participants, suppliers and technical partners, as well as effective coordination of works carried out on operational railway infrastructure.

We would like to thank VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš”, our project partners and all specialists whose expertise and work contributed to the successful implementation of this important infrastructure project.

The modernised infrastructure represents a long-term investment in the development of safer, more efficient and environmentally sustainable railway transport in Latvia.

Project at a glance

Project: Modernisation and Development of the Electrified Railway Network
Client: VAS “Latvijas dzelzceļš”
EMP-707 involvement: Participation in project implementation together with project partners
Main sections: Rīga pasažieru–Zemitāni | Zasulauks–Bolderāja | Imanta–Sloka
Project completion: September 2026
Modernised infrastructure: 103 km