Lithuania cuts local train fares by 50% through early summer

The Lithuanian government, together with passenger transport company LTG Link, announced a 50% reduction in ticket prices for all domestic rail routes from April until early summer.

Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene emphasised that the measure aims to provide quick support to citizens amid rising fuel costs, Caliber.Az reports, citing foreign media.

"Fuel prices have been rising, so the Government’s response must be quick and tangible. We have decided to reduce ticket prices for domestic train journeys for two months," Ruginiene told reporters.

Transport Minister Juras Taminskas noted that the decision will allow families, pensioners, and students to travel by train more affordably and avoid being hostage to high prices.

In the long term, LTG Link plans to expand its fleet with 15 new trains—nine electric and six battery-powered—reducing reliance on fossil fuels. Six of the new trains have already arrived in Lithuania and are undergoing testing.

By Jeyhun Aghazada