Earlier in 2023, Rail Baltica provided an update on the progress of the strategic design and construction procurement for the Control-Command and Signaling subsystem, with five international candidates being qualified for the next stage of the tender. Today, it has been confirmed that all five candidates – “GTS Deutschland GmbH” (Germany), “HITACHI RAIL STS S.P.A.” […]
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Rail Baltica’s Panevėžys railway node plan presented to the public
Those interested in the development of the Rail Baltica European-gauge railway line in the Panevėžys region have the opportunity to get acquainted with the special plan for the railway node, including all planned railway infrastructure. The node is being developed to ensure that Panevėžys is connected to the newly-built European railway in a way that […]
Working Together: Rail Baltica’s cooperation with Poland gets a boost with an expert workshop
A recent expert workshop held in Poland on 19 and 20 July 2023 brought together experts from RB Rail AS, LTG Infra, and PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. to foster discussions on various topics related to the Rail Baltica project, solidifying collaboration between the three entities involved. Participants engaged in discussions and working sessions encompassing […]
Contract signed for Rail Baltica mainline construction supervision
In July 2023, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, a company responsible for Rail Baltica project implementation in Latvia, signed an agreement for engineering consulting and construction supervision services for the Rail Baltica mainline construction in Latvia. The supervision of engineering works will be required during the construction and warranty period of the approximately 230 km long railway […]
Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority in Estonia has issued the first permit for the construction of the Rail Baltica mainline
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority in Estonia on July 21 issued a construction permit for the Rail Baltica railway line in the Kohila section. The route is divided into project sections, the issued construction permit authorizes construction works on the main route, which is about 9.4 km long, starting from the border of Harju and Rapla counties […]
Construction Begins on Dzirnavu Street Overpass, Part of Rail Baltica Riga Central Node
Rail Baltica railway overpass construction works are continuing intensively in Riga. At the end of July, BERERIX, the builder of Rail Baltica’s Riga Central Node, will start the construction of the Dzirnavu Street railway overpass. During the construction of the overpass from July 24 to August 31 on Dzirnavu Street, in the section from Satekles […]
Rail Baltica project is accelerating: preparation for construction of the area towards the Polish border is underway
To speed up the construction of the European-gauge railway Rail Baltica route from Jiesia (Kaunas) to the Polish border, 154 plots of land and the objects present on them, such as engineering networks and structures, are planned to be purchased from private owners as soon as possible, i.e., prior to the approval of the special […]
The Refined and Complex Art of Transport Scheduling
Transport scheduling is a crucial aspect of efficient and integrated transportation systems. In this article, we take a brief look at the case of multimodal transport planning and scheduling in Riga, Latvia, with a particular emphasis on Rail Baltica. As the Chairman of the Board of the Road Transport Administration and a longstanding Rail Baltica […]
Rail Baltica regional station development plan from Kaunas to the Latvian border is made public
Alternatives for the development of regional stations on the section of Rail Baltica from Kaunas to the Lithuanian-Latvian border – the land for the planned stations – are already being presented to the public. Communities, related organisations and the public of the areas where regional stations are being planned are invited to actively participate and […]
Rail Baltica Academy Spring session concludes with nearly 8000 views on digital lectures
Rail Baltica Academy has concluded the digital lectures for the third year. This initiative was created with the purpose of providing a global knowledge-sharing platform that is accessible to both industry specialists and those who want to learn more about the project implementation and its different aspects. The 9 digital lectures were viewed almost 8,000 […]
At Riga International Airport, the construction of the Rail Baltica passenger terminal’s reinforced concrete structures and railway platforms is underway
Currently, active construction work is taking place on the Rail Baltica international passenger terminal and related infrastructure at Riga International Airport. This includes the construction of reinforced concrete structures for the station building, foundations for the railway platforms, and the development of access roads. This will be the first high-speed rail and air traffic connection […]
Emilien Dang joins RB Rail AS Management Board as Chief Technical Officer
RB Rail AS, the joint venture company responsible for coordination of the Rail Baltica global project, announced that Emilien Dang assumed the role of Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and member of the management board, effective from 3 July 2023. Emilien Dang has a track record of leading teams through all project stages, from tender specification […]
Rail Baltica provides procurement update for the second half of 2023
To keep potential suppliers and partners informed about the procurement priorities in the second half of 2023, Rail Baltica provides an overview of the ongoing and upcoming procurements. This year, Rail Baltica focuses on initiating mainline construction in all Baltic States. This includes the construction of mainline objects, related infrastructure facilities, access roads, and the […]
Rail Baltica electrification subsystem design and construction procurement reaches the second stage
On 30 June 2023, Rail Baltica informed that the second stage of the Rail Baltica high-speed railway electrification procurement has been launched and the invitation to submit initial bid have been sent to three prequalified candidates – “COBELEC Rail Baltica” (Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios S.A. and Elecnor Servicios y Proyectos S.A.U.) from Spain, association of […]
The Government Approves Special Plan for Rail Baltica’s Infrastructure Maintenance Depots in Kaunas and Panevėžys
The Government has approved special plan for the railway infrastructure maintenance depots in Kaunas and Panevėžys for the European gauge railway project Rail Baltica. The permission to start land acquisition procedures for public use was also granted. The infrastructure maintenance depots are an integral part of the European railway, currently under construction in the Baltic […]