Eastbound Tallinn–Narva rail service has been halted for at least half a day Thursday after newly built overhead power lines were damaged between Kohtla-Nõmme and Püssi.
“The first Narva–Tallinn train of the day is currently stopped between Kohtla-Nõmme and Püssi and cannot continue toward Tallinn,” Elron communications chief Kristo Mäe said in a statement Thursday morning, noting that the power lines had been damaged overnight.
Passengers will be taken to their destinations by bus as soon as possible, he added.
Estonian Internal Security Service (ISS) spokesperson Marta Tuul confirmed to ERR that the Police and Border Guard Board (PPA) is handling the case, as there was no indication of sabotage in the damage.
Rail infrastructure owner Estonian Railways (EVR) expects repairs to be completed by noon. Elron will continue to arrange replacement bus service as needed until rail service can be restored.
Passengers are advised to check the Elron website for the latest service information.
Passengers are also eligible for a refund if their train is delayed by 30 minutes or more. Elron apologized for the disruption.
Estonian state-owned passenger rail operator Elron runs services on tracks owned by EVR and Edelaraudtee, serving 7.66 million passengers in 2025.
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