Lithuania warns of possible train delays on Monday due to storm aftermath
Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Train services in Lithuania may experience delays on Monday due to residual effects from a weekend storm.
- Fallen trees and damaged power lines disrupted services over the weekend, affecting approximately 3,500 passengers.
- Railway workers worked through the weekend to clear tracks and restore power, with most obstructions now removed.
Lithuanian railway services are warning of potential train delays on Monday as the country continues to recover from a severe weekend storm. The storm caused significant disruptions, with trees and branches falling onto tracks and power lines, leading to restricted services and delays.
During the weekend, an estimated 3,500 passengers encountered travel disruptions. "Lietuvos geleลพinkeliai" (Lithuanian Railways) reported that while most obstacles have been cleared from the tracks, some power supply issues persist in specific sections. The company has apologized for the inconvenience and thanked passengers for their understanding.
To address the storm's impact, extensive efforts were mobilized over the weekend. Approximately 200 specialists from railway infrastructure, traffic management, safety, and customer service departments worked continuously, including through the night, to remove obstructions and ensure the smooth resumption of train traffic. Real-time updates on train delays are available on the "LTG Link" website.
Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.