Elektriraudtee

Infobox Public transit
name = Elektriraudtee
locale = Tallinn and Harju County
transit_type = Commuter rail
began_operation = 1924
system_length = 132 km
stations = 41
track_gauge = 1520 mm
operator = Elektriraudtee AB

Elektriraudtee ("Electric Railway" in Estonian) is an Estonian railway operator of electric commuter trains in Tallinn and the surrounding Harju County in Estonia. It is commonly referred to as the "Tallinn Suburban Railway" because it transports commuters in and out of the capital city. Elektriraudtee is a state-owned company.

Network

The Elektriraudtee network extends in two main directions, eastward and westward, from the capital Tallinn, the total length of the lines being 132 km. Both lines start at Tallinn's central train station ("Balti jaam", literally "The Baltic Station"), which is located in the centre of the network. The eastward line goes to Aegviidu. The westward line goes to the town Keila, where it divides into two, with one branch continuing towards the harbour city Paldiski and the other towards inland Riisipere. The Paldiski branch splits at Klooga, with a short branch going to the beach at Klooga-rand.

In 2007, Elektriraudtee opened its first expressroute from Tallinn to Keila, which stops only at main stations that are used more frequently than others. In 2008, the expressroute from Tallinn to Aegviidu was opened.

Longer distance passenger trains are operated by Edelaraudtee and GO Rail.

External links

* [http://www.elektriraudtee.ee www.elektriraudtee.ee] — Elektriraudtee's official site et icon
* [http://parovoz.com/maps/dd-estonija.jpgA map of Estonian railway lines] ru icon