AS "LatRailNet" performs continuous monitoring of comparable and agreed key performance indicators (KPI) of the railway sector. Performance indicators have been selected from the Latvian National Development Plan 2021-2027 and the Transport Development Guidelines for 2021-2027, as well as expanded with a system of supporting indicators, which are used to evaluate the effectiveness of decisions of essential functions. In this section you can find information about:

The amount of emissions produced by different modes of transport

Railway transport is the safest and most environmentally friendly form of land transport, and it plays a crucial role in the European green mobility transformation process. Currently, overall transport emissions account for approximately 25% of the EU's total greenhouse gas emissions. To combat the threat of climate change, the European Commission has committed to becoming the first climate-neutral continent by 2050 through the implementation of the European Green Deal. One of the main goals of this plan is to achieve a 55% reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions by 2030. An integral part of the European Green Deal is the Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy and its related action plan, which includes 82 initiatives across 10 key areas, each with specific measures. The strategy serves as a guideline for the coming years to achieve a 90% reduction in transport greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and is based on the objectives of creating a sustainable, smart, and resilient mobility sector.

In terms of emissions, railway transport has advantages compared to other forms of land transport. Therefore, in the future, the state should increasingly focus on promoting this type of transport by creating economic incentives and making the use of railway infrastructure more accessible and economically viable, including reducing infrastructure access fees. The air pollution caused by transport characterizes the sustainability of different modes of transport and the social costs they impose on society depending on their environmental impact. The trend shows that the amount of CO2 emissions from various modes of transport is decreasing.

The dynamics of train movement in the Baltic States

Consistent and optimal utilization of railway infrastructure is a prerequisite for its long-term operation and financing planning. Therefore, it is important to promote its efficient use and ensure cost-competitive passenger and freight transport. The proportion of freight transport in neighboring countries indicates better predictability of future market conditions, whereas in Latvia, the market situation is largely dependent on political processes abroad. In terms of railway passenger transport, Latvia has a relatively higher demand compared to other Baltic states, but there is still significant growth potential for passenger transport as service quality and accessibility improve in the future.

The number of people exposed to traffic noise levels.

It is expected that by providing economic incentives to promote railway transport at a higher intensity, the number of people exposed to increased noise levels would not significantly increase.