Estonian railways
All Estonian railways pass through Tallinn. Trains leave from this city to such popular places in the country as Narva, Tartu, Rakvere and others. The railway transport system is very well developed and meets European standards. Electric trains leave from Tallinn railway station, which follow the suburban areas. The first trains began to move through Estonian territory in 1870 after the opening of the Baltic railway between St. Petersburg and Paldiski (Baltic Port).
The state of the railway sector
The Estonian railways are serviced by Elron. You can get to Tallinn from Russia by taking a train from Moscow and St. Petersburg. Flight tickets are available for passengers 45 days before departure. Purchasing tickets in advance saves you money. The timetable and ticket prices can be found on the website http://elron.ee. The Russian-language version of the site is available to Russians. Railway tickets can be bought online and at the ticket offices at the stations. On intercity trains, fares can be paid locally using bank cards.
The rolling stock of the Estonian railways was renewed in 2014. Today, passengers are provided with seats in comfortable wagons with Wi-Fi. The most striking innovation is the Swiss commuter trains Stadler FLIRT.
Trains and train tickets
The railway lines are about 1,320 km long. Of these, about 132 km are electrified. Uninterrupted operation of the system is ensured by JSC «Estonian Railways» («Eesti Raudtee»). This operator is considered one of the most efficient in Europe. Only day trains run around the country. The exception is the international composition of Tallinn - Moscow. Many rail routes were canceled after privatization. Currently, trains are behind buses in popularity. The bus network covers the entire territory of Estonia. Trains run much less frequently than buses.
The center of the railway connection is the Baltic Station in Tallinn. Electric trains are actively running around this city. Regular commuter trains are available on the following routes: Tallinn - Aegviidu, Tallinn - Keila - Paldiski. To find out the timetable of international trains that move between Tallinn and Moscow and Tallinn and St. Petersburg, it is recommended to visit the Russian Railways website. You can also buy a train ticket there. Passengers of the Moscow train spend 15 hours on the way, St. Petersburg - about 7 hours. Ticket prices are quite high, so in some cases, air travel is a better solution. The disadvantage of traveling on an Estonian train is a lot of time.
