The Ministry of Transport and Communications has approved an alternative for the development of the Rail Baltica railway infrastructure in Panevėžys. Following intensive discussions with residents of the Panevėžys region, the project developers and the municipality, and considering the standards applicable to the European high-speed rail track, the first of three proposed alternatives was chosen. […]
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Baltic Sea region parliamentarians discuss the strategic importance of Rail Baltica
Today, October 16, a delegation of parliamentarians from the Baltic Sea region met with Latvia’s Minister of Transport, Kaspars Briškens, and the delivery organizations of Rail Baltica. The purpose of the meeting was to gain insight into the Rail Baltica project and visit the construction site of the Rail Baltica Riga Central Hub. Discussions revolved […]
Rail Baltica engages the Nordic rail market at Jönköping railway fair, Sweden
This week, Rail Baltica participated in “Elmia Nordic Rail”, the largest railway fair in the Nordic region, hosted in Jönköping, Sweden. This event provided the platform for our team to share insights into the progress of the Baltic’s most ambitious railway infrastructure project and connect with industry experts. During the exhibition, the Rail Baltica global […]
Kristīne Malnača: Should we be “ashamed to fly”?
Last summer, France enacted a law prohibiting flights between cities if the journey can be completed by train in less than two and a half hours. The goal of this initiative is to reduce CO2 and other emissions. Several other European countries are also taking decisive steps in this direction by promoting train travel over air transport. […]
All construction permits secured in the design of the Rail Baltica Salaspils Intermodal Logistics Center
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 […]
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 […]