Elron Removes Board Member Responsible for Train Operations

Estonian state-owned passenger rail operator Elron has removed Märt Ehrenpreis from its management board, ending his tenure on 10 November.

Ehrenpreis joined the board in April 2023 and was responsible for technical operations and train traffic management. His departure leaves CEO Lauri Betlem as the company’s sole registered management board member.

According to Estonian media reports, the decision followed disagreements over a proposed restructuring of Elron’s management. Ehrenpreis opposed the planned changes, while Betlem has outlined a new three-member board structure that would separate business and IT responsibilities from railway operations and technology.

The leadership change comes as Elron prepares to introduce its new Škoda electric trains on the Tallinn–Tartu route. The necessary railway infrastructure is expected to be ready for services to begin in February 2027, following delays to electrification and related works.

The company has yet to register the additional management board members envisaged under the proposed structure.