In June 2022, the Estonian Government, the Riigikogu The unicameral parliament of Estonia. , announced that it would withdraw funding from three major development projects, including the Turba-Rohuküla railway financing. They claimed that the decision was based on the rapid increase in construction prices and decreased support from the European Union.
The Estonian Railway Ltd announced in 2021 that the Turba-Rohuküla railway will hopefully be up and running by 2026. Following the Riigikogu The unicameral parliament of Estonia. announcement last month, two affected municipalities - Haapsalu Town in the west of Estonia(pop.10,000). and Lääne-Nigula Lääne-Nigula parish is a municipality in western Estonia (population approx. 8,000). - decided to head to court. This deed aims for the Administrative Court to annul the previous Government’s decision.
The mayor of Haapsalu Town in the west of Estonia(pop.10,000). City, Urmas Sukles Estonian politician. , is hopeful that the train will stop in Haapsalu Town in the west of Estonia(pop.10,000). one day. The head of Lääne-Nigula Lääne-Nigula parish is a municipality in western Estonia (population approx. 8,000). municipality, Aivar Riisalu Estonian singer, businessman, and politician. , assured to file the lawsuit with Haapsalu Town in the west of Estonia(pop.10,000). City Council. The Chairman of Haapsalu Town in the west of Estonia(pop.10,000). City Council, Jaanus Karilaid Estonian politician. , added that in his mind, the reason to abolish the funding was a punitive action. The session of the Riigikogu The unicameral parliament of Estonia. , which concluded with the decision of funding withdrawal, was led by the Minister of Finance Keit-Pentus Rosimannus Estonian politician. , and the majority of the Riigikogu The unicameral parliament of Estonia. was absent. Including Prime Minister Kaja Kallas Estonian politician. .
So, for the time being, if you want to explore western Estonia by public transport, you will have the opportunity to travel by bus.