Latvia's winter service mobilizes 96 technical units against forces of nature - Liepāja tram still running
While all of Latvia battles snow and ice, Liepāja's public transport proves its unshakeable nature.
Latvia's State Roads declared a state of war against winter on Wednesday morning, deploying 96 winter technical units in the fight against the white elements. While Vidzeme, Zemgale and Pierīga are drowning in snow, everything is fine in Liepāja - our tram runs regardless of weather conditions, as it has proven for years that it can overcome any natural challenge.
The Riga region suffers the most, where drivers now need to plan extra time for travel. "We have complete chaos here," wails one capital resident. "It takes three hours to get from Āgenskalns to the center." Meanwhile in Liepāja, locals say with a smile: "Our tram is always 15 minutes late anyway, so winter conditions change nothing."
LVC warns that gravel roads will be especially dangerous as ice will form with a layer of water on top. This resembles the situation at Liepāja market on Saturday morning - everything there is also slippery and ill-conceived, but locals know how to get around. "The main thing is proper shoe choice and a Liepāja native's innate sense of balance," explains experienced trader Jānis.
Winter equipment is working at full capacity, but in Kurzeme the situation is "variable" - just like Liepāja's weather in any season. The only difference - we're used to this variability, so winter isn't a surprise for us, but everyday reality that must be dealt with.
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