OREANDA-NEWS. January 11, 2009. The main function of the holding company LDz – State Joint Stock Company Latvijas dzelzcels (LDz) – is railway infrastructure maintenance and its development, reported the press-centre of LDz.

The aim of the formation of subsidiary company LDz Cargo Ltd. was to provide rail transportation services. Therefore, there is made a decision within the concern LDz that SJSC Latvijas dzelzcels, which is recognized an international rail carrier in international contracts, from 1 March, 2009 empowers subsidiary company LDz Cargo Ltd. on behalf of LDz to perform functions of international passenger and baggage, as well as specialised passenger (tourist, etc.) rail carrier.

In order to start performing functions of international passenger transportation, LDz Cargo Ltd. has submitted an application to Public Utilities Commission.