All construction permits have been issued and the building design in minimum composition has been approved by the State Railway Technical Inspection for the future Salaspils Intermodal Logistics Center (SILC), which holds strategic and economic significance within the Rail Baltica project. “To meet the functional requirements of the TEN-T core network, Rail Baltica plans to […]
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The government supports the allocation of additional funding for the Rail Baltica project design works in Latvia
On Tuesday, October 10th, the Ministry of Transport briefed the Cabinet of Ministers Government of the State of Latvia on the informational report regarding the necessary financing amendments for the Rail Baltica project. The goal is to find a solution for completing the ongoing design work in four design sections in Latvia. The scope of the design work […]
Rail Baltica team hosts EUSBSR delegation to showcase the project and construction works in Riga
On Wednesday, 4 October, the implementers of the Rail Baltica project welcomed a delegation representing the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). The aim of the meeting was to introduce the EUSBSR representatives to the Rail Baltica project and provide an up-close view of the construction activities underway at the Riga Central […]
Rail Baltica: Construction of railway bridge over Neris River in Jonava district accelerates
With the installation of piles now being undertaken, the construction of the longest railway bridge over the Neris River in the district of Jonava is gaining momentum as part of Rail Baltica, the largest railway infrastructure project in the Baltic States. Construction of the main railway line on the most mature section of the railway, […]
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs meets with Rail Baltica team
Today, during her official visit to Latvia, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Ms Catherine Colonna, took the opportunity to acquaint herself with the Rail Baltica project – an ambitious European infrastructure initiative. Accompanied by her delegation, Minister Colonna engaged with Latvian Minister for Transport, Kaspars Briškens, and met with the management representatives […]
French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs to explore Rail Baltica project during visit to Latvia
During her official visit to Latvia on Friday, 29 September, the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Catherine Colonna, will acquaint herself with the Rail Baltica project. France is an important partner for the Rail Baltica project, with close collaboration with French companies in various aspects of Rail Baltica implementation. Minister Colonna will meet […]
In Latvia, the first design of the Rail Baltica mainline in a rural area has been completed
A significant step has been taken towards the construction of the Rail Baltica mainline outside the Latvian capital as the final design coordination approval for the Iecava infrastructure maintenance point’s design conditions has been received from the State Railway Technical Inspection. This marks the first mainline section in Latvia where the design phase has been […]
The second edition of “Rail Baltica in Economic Focus” focuses on the future passengers’ needs, the cost of materials and construction and market engagement
Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS presents the second edition of the digital newsletter “Rail Baltica in Economic Focus” aiming to provide the most recent insights on trends and correlation with Rail Baltica project. Rail Baltica in Economic Focus: No. 2, 2023. “The inaugural newsletter highlighted turbulences in construction market and navigated through changes […]
The German Railway Trade Mission in the Baltic States meets with Rail Baltica
To introduce a wide range of railway and transport industry products and solutions, the “German Railway Trade Mission in the Baltic States” is taking place in Riga and Vilnius. On Tuesday, September 26th, representatives of the Ministry of Transport in Latvia and the Rail Baltica global project met with leading German railway industry companies to […]
Rail Baltica’s Participation in TRAKO 2023 Exhibition Review
From September 19th to 23rd, 2023, the global project team of Rail Baltica, comprising representatives from Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS and national implementing bodies – Rail Baltic Estonia, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, and LTG Infra – participated in TRAKO, the largest regional industry fair held in Gdansk, Poland. This event brought together key […]
International Union of Railways (UIC) meets Rail Baltica in Riga
On September 20, representatives from the International Union of Railways (UIC) gathered for a meeting with key stakeholders and experts from Rail Baltica global project delivery organizations RB Rail AS and the national implementing body “Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas.” The primary agenda of this meeting was to initiate discussions concerning the current progress and prospects of […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Anita Rūdule-Jansone
Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across three countries. The depth of skills and expertise required to successfully execute a greenfield project of this caliber is extensive and would not be possible without our diverse team of professionals. In our series “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision”, we will introduce you […]
New milestone reached in Rail Baltica Riga Central Hub construction: arch installation begins
Rail Baltica project delivery organization in Latvia, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, has announced the latest milestone in the construction of the Rail Baltica Riga Central Hub. The installation of the initial arch footprints for the railway station building has now commenced. This step marks the beginning of the construction of the station’s roof structure, further defining […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Māra Saukante
Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across three countries. The depth of skills and expertise required to successfully execute a greenfield project of this caliber is extensive and would not be possible without our diverse team of professionals. In our new series “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision”, we will introduce […]
The “railway project of the century” in the Baltics could become a new Northern European growth engine (article by Logistikk Inside)
The Rail Baltica project, referred to as the infrastructure project of the century in the Baltics, is a ground-breaking investment in rail transport infrastructure with the aim of integrating the Baltic states into the Western European rail network. In Scandinavia, the Fehmern Belt connection has stolen the headlines in recent years, but for Northern Europe […]