The Jelgava–Meitene Railway is a long, gauge railway built in the 20th century to connect Jelgava and Tilsit (now Sovetsk, Kaliningrad Oblast). Past the border with Lithuania, the line continues over Šarkiai to connect with the Vilnius–Klaipėda Railway at Šiauliai. References Railway lines in Latvia Jelgava Railway lines opened in 1915 1910s establishments in Latvia 5 ft gauge railways in Latvia