Railway repairs and timetable changes in 2026

In 2026, reconstruction and electrification of the railway between Tapa–Tartu and Tapa–Narva will continue. Large-scale works will also take place on the Tartu–Valga, Tartu–Koidula and Kohila–Rapla railway sections.

• The most extensive construction works will be carried out on the Tapa–Narva section. The infrastructure manager, AS Eesti Raudtee, is reconstructing and electrifying the line to enable the introduction of new Škoda electric trains on the Tallinn–Narva route in the future.

• In the southwestern direction (Tallinn–Rapla/Türi/Viljandi), the infrastructure manager AS Edelaraudtee will carry out major reconstruction works between Rapla and Kohila stations.

• Elron will provide timely information about partial or full bus replacement services on its website and via the media. Temporary traffic arrangements will affect train departure and arrival times, so passengers are advised to check schedules before travelling.

• The timetables will next change on 23 November due to infrastructure works.

From 2 to 15 November, train services at Kitseküla and Ülemiste stations will be restricted to one side

From 2 to 15 November, at Ülemiste station, all trains will stop on one side of the platform only. 

At Kitseküla station, all trains will stop only at the city-bound (Tallinn-bound) platform, on the Tehnika Street side.

The platform for trains heading out of the city towards Tartu/Narva will be closed at Kitseküla station (the Jalgpalli Street side).

On 31 August, Siemens will begin activation works for the new railway signalling system on the Tapa–Tartu section. 

This will result in slower journeys on the Tallinn–Tartu line and, consequently, a new timetable. From 31 August, traffic will be under manual control at up to four stations simultaneously between Tapa and Tartu, with the works advancing towards Tartu every three weeks. This means a timetable change every three weeks, at least four times in total.

Timetable changes are available at https://elron.ee/soiduinfo/soiduplaanid. Additional information about the works is available from Estonian Railways Ltd.