Estonia Holidays

Historical railway

October 21st, 2007

If U’r visiting Haapsalu, taking mud treatments or hunting ghosts in Haapsalu Episcopal Castel or just visiting Matsalu to see birds, then take the time off and go to see the history of railway in Haapsalu. More then a century ago were open railway in line among Keila - Haapsalu. While Haapsalu were popular healthy resort for Russian Imperial family impact it nobelmans in Moscow and St.Petersburg. This bargain demand of railway to Haapsalu from Keila. 

Haapsalu railway Some historical facts about Haapsalu railway:

  • Haapsalu railway is more than century old
  • In year 1902 begins preparation works and for november 1903 where all the railway bridges in the line among Kelia - Haapsalu completed
  • Finally, on 10th august 1904 all works reach into Haapsalu
  • In 1905 starts the works to built the railway sation, 1906 to 1907 matures the new railway station in Haapsalu
  • In the year 1920 all station between the line of Keila - Haapsalu were renamed into Estonian
  • In the middle of 1930 were started varios beneficent packet for traveller
  • On 26th June 1935 makes diesel engine DeM31 first trip from Tallinn to Haapsalu

More information about railway in Haapsalu here

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