Railway legislation in the Republic of Estonia

Estonia's internal legislation in the rail sector is broadly based on the guidelines agreed by the European Union.

According to the wording of § 2 of the Act supplementing the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia: "In the event of Estonia's membership of the European Union, the Constitution of the Republic of Estonia shall apply, taking into account the rights and obligations arising from the Treaty of Accession."

Also, Article 291(1) of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union also stipulates that "The Member States shall adopt all measures of national law necessary to implement legally binding Union acts."

The following laws regulate the Estonian railway sector:

Last updated: 10.04.2021