Lithuania will cut train ticket prices in half due to rising fuel costs

The Lithuanian government, in collaboration with LTG Link, has decided to reduce ticket prices for all domestic rail travel by 50% for a period of two months. 

As reported by the Delfi portal on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, the discounted fare will be in effect from April through early summer. Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene explained this move as a necessary response to the record rise in fuel prices, ensuring that the country’s residents do not become hostages to the oil crisis.

Minister Juras Taminas emphasized that all segments of the population—from students to retirees—will benefit from the price reduction. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Transport and Communications is assessing the impact of rising energy costs on the sector due to the escalating geopolitical situation. To reduce dependence on fossil fuels in the long term, LTG Link plans to add 15 new trains to its fleet this fall, including 9 electric trains and 6 battery-powered trains. Currently, six of these new vehicles are already undergoing testing in Lithuania. In this way, the government is attempting to encourage citizens to switch to a more environmentally friendly and cheaper mode of transportation amid economic instability.

Meanwhile, Ukraine’s Ministry of Economy has clarified whether the “National Cashback” program for fuel will continue in July.

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