Latvian Railways (Latvijas dzelzceļš) has announced a public procurement tender for station modernisation project along the Riga–Lugaži–state border railway line. The aim of the tender is to construct and upgrade nine train stations along the route, specifically at Inčukalns, Egļupe, Sigulda, Līgatne, Ieriķi, Lode, Valmiera, Strenči, and Valka.
The scope of the contract encompasses not only the construction of modern elevated platforms but also the development and renovation of related infrastructure, including tracks, passenger and pedestrian pathways, lighting systems, and accessibility elements. These improvements are designed to ensure that rail services are accessible to all passengers, including persons with reduced mobility, while also encouraging increased use of public transport and promoting the railway as a core component of Latvia’s sustainable mobility network.
Interested bidders must submit their offers by 20 May 2025, via the official electronic procurement system of Latvia.
This procurement falls under the framework of the national project “Modernisation of Railway Passenger Infrastructure”, co-financed through the Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027. Further procurements for additional station reconstruction works and supervision services are expected to be announced during the first half of 2025.
The works announced in this tender form part of Phase IV of a broader station modernisation project currently being implemented by Latvian Railways. This long-term initiative is expected to be completed by 2029 and foresees the construction of elevated platforms at a minimum of 97 stations and stops, representing around 70% of all passenger service locations across the country.
This tender is being implemented within the framework of the national project “Modernisation of Railway Passenger Infrastructure”, co-financed by the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme 2021–2027. Additional procurements under this project – including construction supervision and modernisation of other stations – are expected in the first half of 2025.
The Riga–Lugaži project forms part of Phase IV of a wider modernisation programme led by Latvian Railways, which is scheduled for completion by 2029. The overall programme will deliver elevated platforms at a minimum of 97 stations and stops, representing around 70% of the country’s passenger rail service locations.
The programme is being implemented in four phases:
The first phase has been completed in 2019 and involved the construction of raised platforms at 27 stations and stops along the Jūrmala, Jelgava, and Krustpils lines. These upgrades were funded through a combination of European Union financial instruments and contributions from Latvian Railways.
The second phase, currently underway and due for completion by 2026, will modernise 45 stations and stops in the directions of Jelgava, Skulte, Ogre, Tukums, Jūrmala, and Bolderāja. This phase is being carried out under the second stage of the Modernisation of Railway Passenger Infrastructure project, with a total investment of EUR 52.9 million. Funding includes EUR 20.7 million from the 2014–2020 EU Cohesion Fund, EUR 30.9 million from the 2021–2027 programme, and EUR 1.2 million from Latvian Railways.
The third phase, set for completion by the end of 2025, involves the installation of temporary raised platforms at 17 stations and stops, including locations on the Jelgava, Skulte, Ogre, Tukums, Jūrmala, Lugaži, and Bolderāja lines. These platforms are intended to provide improved accessibility until permanent platforms are constructed. The project, “Construction of Temporary Raised Platforms”, is financed by Latvian Railways with a budget of at least EUR 1 million.
The fourth phase, of which the current Riga–Lugaži procurement is a part, will run through to 2029 and focuses on building permanent raised platforms and associated infrastructure at a further 23 stations and stops, including on the Liepāja, Lugaži, Jūrmala, Tukums, Aizkraukle, Rēzekne, and Daugavpils lines. These works will be carried out under various EU-funded projects during the 2021–2027 planning period.
Through this comprehensive, phased programme, Latvian Railways is not only improving its passenger service infrastructure but also aligning with broader EU transport and climate goals. By modernising stations and enhancing the travel experience, the programme supports a transition to greener mobility, while reinforcing rail as a backbone of the national and regional transport system.
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