Today we're taking a look at the brand new Škoda 16Ev train for Latvian Railways. Being the first new electric trains in the country for over 30 years, these are a massive upgrade for the otherwise aging network. But Latvia has many exciting railway projects going on, so join me for a trip onboard these new trains as I show all the new features and the one problem that stops them from being truly great trains.
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Train type: Škoda 16Ev
Route: Riga to Sloka
Train: 6417
Distance: 35 km/h
Journey time: 49m
Average speed: 43km/h
Price: 2.5€
00:00 Intro
00:22 Riga Station
03:33 Train Arrives
04:29 Boarding
04:53 Depature from Riga
05:47 Route Map
06:13 Journey through Riga's Suburbs
06:56 The Seat Design Issue
08:08 Interior Tour
09:03 Toilet Review
09:37 Other features and improvements
10:27 Final thoughts
10:55 Pricing and Sloka Arrival