Locomotive traction services 

Our traction services provide reliable and efficient solutions for freight haulage, shunting operations, and locomotive traction for railway infrastructure construction or maintenance projects across the 1520 mm gauge rail network in all Baltic States.    

We offer: 

• Locomotive crew services – experienced and certified crews that ensure the highest safety standards and operational efficiency for freight services, construction or maintenance works, shunting operations, and other client-specific requirements. 
• Traction management – end-to-end solutions for train formation, movement control, and dispatching. 

In addition to direct traction provision for freight movements, shunting, and infrastructure construction or maintenance projects, we also offer locomotive services supporting other railway undertakings, including: 

• Locomotive heating, layover maintenance, and stabling services; 
• Provision of rest facilities for locomotive crews in fully equipped rest areas. 

Customer benefits

• Flexible and integrated solutions tailored to the specific needs of freight, shunting, or construction projects 
• High safety and quality standards 
• Internationally certified, experienced, and competent personnel 
• Convenient access to services at strategically located stations 
• Full-spectrum technical and logistics support 
• Extensive international experience within 1520 mm railway systems 

Contact 

• Service Coordinator: Anna Kalniņa 
• Tel.: +371 6000 0001 
• E-mail: traction@ldz.lv [1]