LTG Link

What LTG Link does

LTG Link (UAB LTG Link) is the passenger rail transport subsidiary of AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai (LTG), the state-owned Lithuanian railway group. Founded in 2019 and headquartered at Geležinkelio g. 16, Vilnius, the company operates scheduled domestic rail services across Lithuania's 106-station network and international routes connecting Vilnius to Riga (Latvia), Tallinn (Estonia, via Riga and Valga), and Warsaw, Krakow, Szczecin, and Suwałki (Poland). The company functions as the primary passenger rail operator in Lithuania, leveraging state ownership and affiliated infrastructure (LTG Infra) as its structural foundation.

The product portfolio spans scheduled passenger rail services, multiple ticket types (single-ride, term passes, day tickets, business tickets, concessionary fares), themed routes (Miško traukinys/Forest Train, Palangos LINK combined train+bus, Trakai train+boat), combined urban public transport tickets across six Lithuanian cities, corporate ticketing and short-term train rental, advertising services on trains and platforms, and loyalty programs (LTG Link Card and Traukiniautojų KLUBAS). Distribution is conducted through a direct-to-consumer model via the ltglink.lt website and mobile app, supplemented by self-service ticket machines at stations, Perlo terminals, on-board sales, and reseller partnerships with PKP Intercity (Poland) and Elron (Estonia).

Revenue is generated primarily through transactional passenger ticket sales (with dynamic pricing on international routes), supplemented by corporate/business services and advertising. In March 2026, LTG Link joined Estonia's Elron and Latvia's Vivi in a joint procurement for up to 20 regional trains for the Rail Baltica mainline, positioning the company for future continental-gauge Baltic passenger operations. Punctuality was reported at 94% in May, cited as one of the best rates in Europe. A €2.6 million Yard Management System implementation (with Petrosoft.pl) is underway to digitize station operations. The company is 100% ultimately owned by the Lithuanian state via the Ministry of Transport and Communications.

Name

LTG Link

Legal name

UAB "LTG Link"

Website

https://ltglink.lt

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

LTG Link is the Lithuanian state-owned passenger rail operator and subsidiary of AB Lietuvos geležinkeliai. It runs domestic Lithuanian services plus international routes to Latvia, Estonia, and Poland, serving individual passengers, corporate clients, and concessionary travelers through digital and station-based ticketing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Vilnius

HQ country

Lithuania

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Passenger ticket sales: LTG Link generates primary revenue from selling train tickets for domestic and international routes. Tickets are sold through digital channels (website, app), ticket machines, Perlo terminals, and on-board sales. Dynamic pricing is applied on international routes (e.g., Lithuania–Poland).
2. Business services: Revenue from corporate train ticket programs for businesses, short-term train rentals, and train excursion services.
3. Advertising services: Advertising space and services offered on trains and platforms.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LTG Link operates scheduled passenger rail transport services across Lithuania and on international routes to Latvia (Riga), Estonia (Tallinn), and Poland (Warsaw, Krakow, Szczecin, Suwalki). The company sells tickets through its own digital channels (website, mobile app), self-service ticket machines, Perlo terminals, on-board sales, and partner operators, offering one-way, term, day, combined transit, and discounted tickets along with themed routes, excursions, business services, and advertising.

Product overview

LTG Link is the Lithuanian railway passenger transport company operating under the LTG (Lietuvos geležinkeliai) group. The company's product portfolio consists of a unified passenger rail service platform complemented by multiple themed routes, business services, and a mobile application. Core offerings include domestic and international train routes (with notable international services to Riga, Tallinn, Warsaw, and Cracow), specialized themed routes (Forest Train, Palangos LINK combining train and bus), and various ticket types. The LTG Link mobile application serves as the primary digital channel for ticket purchasing, journey planning, and account management. Business services encompass short-term train rental, corporate ticketing, and advertising services. The company also operates loyalty programs including the LTG Link Card and Passenger Club, as well as combined ticketing with urban public transport systems across six Lithuanian cities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Miško traukinys (Forest Train): A themed train on the Vilnius–Kaunas and Vilnius–Trakai routes with nature and wildlife decorations and audio experiences.
• Palangos LINK
• LINK

Products and services

• LTG Link Mobile Application

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of LTG Link trains arrived on time in May (one of the best punctuality rates in Europe)

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Petrosoft.plminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 15 April 2026Petrosoft.pl serves as the implementation partner for LTG Infra's €2.6 million Yard Management System (YMS) project, which will digitize station operations across Lithuania's rail network. The YMS will replace the legacy STOKIS system at 106 stations, starting with a pilot at six stations.
• Elron (Estonia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Estonia's national railway operator Elron announced joint train procurement with LTG Link and Vivi on March 18, 2026 in Tallinn. The joint procurement targets up to 20 regional trains for the Rail Baltica mainline, designed to create a unified Baltic fleet simpler and cheaper to maintain over 35 years.
• Vivi (Latvia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 18 March 2026Latvia's Vivi railway operator announced joint train procurement with LTG Link and Elron on March 18, 2026. Latvia plans to purchase up to 5 trains, retaining the right to decide within three years after Elron puts its first train into service. No immediate financial commitments are required.
• Mindaugo laivaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMindaugo laivai provides a boat taxi service (named 'Vėjas') linking Trakai railway station to Trakai Castle. The service is coordinated with train schedules, operating from June 12–30. Ticket price is €4 per person with a same-day train ticket.
• BoltminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner enabling travelers to reach/from train stations using Bolt e-scooters and ride-hailing services.
• CityBeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar-sharing partner allowing travelers to reach/from stations using CityBee car-sharing vehicles.
• SparkminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility partner providing car-sharing services for last-mile connections to/from railway stations.
• PKP IntercitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPolish national railway carrier PKP Intercity operates the Lithuania–Poland international routes beyond Mockava station. PKP Intercity sells tickets through its website, ticket offices, and mobile app. Onboard catering includes a Bistro carriage on Krakow routes and self-service zones on Suwalki and Szczecin routes.
• Elron (Estonia)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEstonian railway operator Elron operates the Valga–Tallinn segment of the Vilnius–Riga–Tallinn international route. Elron tickets can also be purchased through Elron's website if LTG Link tickets are unavailable.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Deutsche Bahn (DB Fernverkehr / DB Regio): Germany's national state-owned railway group, operating both long-distance (DB Fernverkehr) and regional (DB Regio) passenger services. Comparable as a broad incumbent state-owned rail operator archetype against which LTG Link's scale, service quality, and digital maturity can be benchmarked.
• SJ (Statens Järnvägar): Swedish state-owned passenger rail operator with domestic and select international routes, and a long history of branded themed services and dynamic pricing. Comparable as a national state-owned passenger rail operator with similar product-led differentiation strategies.
• ÖBB Personenverkehr: Austrian Federal Railways' passenger division and a large European state-owned operator with long-distance and regional services across multiple countries. Comparable as a broader national/state-owned rail operator archetype and a useful reference for cross-border and themed-route monetization.

Direct peers

• Elron: Estonia's national passenger rail operator, joint Baltic procurement partner with LTG Link for Rail Baltica rolling stock, and operating partner on the Vilnius–Tallinn route. Directly comparable as a state-owned national passenger rail operator in a neighboring Baltic market with similar scale and service profile.
• PKP Intercity: Polish long-distance passenger rail operator that operates the cross-border segment of Lithuania–Poland routes from Mockava and is a key distribution partner for LTG Link's international services. Comparable as a state-owned national long-distance passenger rail operator in an adjacent market.
• VR Group: Finland's state-owned national passenger rail operator serving a small Nordic market with comparable international ambitions. Closely comparable in scale, state ownership structure, and operation of a small-country national passenger rail network.
• Vivi (Pasažieru vilciens): Latvia's national passenger rail operator and the third Baltic partner in the joint Rail Baltica fleet procurement. Directly comparable as a state-owned national passenger rail operator serving a similar population scale and Baltic operating environment.

Others

• Bolt: Estonian-founded mobility super-app and current last-mile partner of LTG Link for station connectivity. Comparable as a digital mobility ecosystem peer whose platform scope (ride-hail, scooters, car-share, food delivery) represents a strategic adjacency LTG Link could either deepen via partnership or be partially disrupted by.

Emerging players

• FlixTrain: European open-access long-distance rail operator currently active in Germany, Sweden, and expanding in Central Europe. Comparable as an emerging private competitor model demonstrating how open-access liberalization could challenge incumbent state operators like LTG Link on price and digital UX.
• CFL (Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Luxembourgeois): Luxembourg's national passenger rail operator with cross-border services into France, Belgium, and Germany. Comparable as a small-country state-owned operator running dense cross-border services into larger neighboring networks, similar in spirit to LTG Link's Baltic and Poland services.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/LTGLink
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ltg-link
• Instagraminstagram.com/ltg_link

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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