With this JSC "Daugavpils Lokomotīvju Remonta Rūpnīca" informs that its future plans regarding cooperation with competence centers are in the stage of development. It implies the development of the new product, where DLRR could ensure the production of the assembly new rail prototype and the production of train spare parts. Possibly, the cooperation will start in the upcoming year/in a year’s time.

 

As it was reported before, DLRR implements the project in the field of machine engineering, which aim is the modernization of the current production and of new product manufacturing. Total project worth is 6.3 mLVL, out of which EU financing amounts to 35% of the total project worth. Project realization term is the 2nd half of 2013. It is planned that the realization of the project will allow DLRR to reach the profit of 1 mLVL by 2016.

 

DLRR faces an intense rise in the heat costs. Currently, the project of new cogeneration station installation of the territory of DLRR plant is implemented. The cogeneration station is owned by another entity, however in the future it is forecasts that in the result of operation the station, the plant will be able to buy heat energy, which will allow reducing heat costs.

 

In 2013 DLRR is working on receiving a license for capital repairment of the passenger railway cars. In 2013 it is planned to continue the cooperation with Skinest Rail by repairing its owned railway cars. The total market for this product is quite large including Latvia and other Baltic countries, as well as prospects of the eastern market.

 

In addition that DLRR informs that according to unaudited financial data the turnover in 2013 is expected to be 20 687 581 LVL and the profit is expected to be 800 317 LVL.