Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across several 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. Welcome back to our series, “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision,” where we introduce you […]
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Spanish embassy representatives meet with RB Rail to discuss Rail Baltica progress
Mr José Andrés Santos Herrán, Deputy Head of Mission at the Spanish Embassy, and Mr Jaime Ramón Fernández Sánchez, Attaché for Commercial and Economic Affairs, met with Ms Kitija Gruškevica, Board Member of RB Rail AS, to introduce the Spanish Embassy’s representatives to the Rail Baltica project and discuss its current progress. As a key […]
Contract signed for the construction of an additional 17.1 km Rail Baltica section in Lithuania
In Lithuania, the construction of the Rail Baltica embankment, engineering structures and local roads has been extended along a new 17.1 km section. LTG Infra, the company implementing the project in Lithuania, has signed a contract for the first part of the Šėta-Ramygala section. The main contractor, the Czech company Eurovia CZ a.s., and its […]
Rail Baltic Estonia launches landmark tender for Rail Baltica – a vital link in Europe’s rail network
Rail Baltic Estonia, Rail Baltica’s national implementing body, has launched a landmark infrastructure tender, valued at up to €932 million, for the construction of the Rail Baltica main line – a project of key strategic importance for the entire European rail network. As a missing link in Europe’s north-south connectivity, Rail Baltica will create a […]
Rail Baltica launches Lithuania’s first information centre at Kaunas Railway Station
Today, the first Rail Baltica Information Centre in Lithuania was opened at Kaunas Railway station. The centre aims to provide up-to-date information on the ongoing Rail Baltica project, which is set to revolutionize rail transport in the Baltic region, its benefits and future phases. With the construction of the high-speed railway line, Kaunas International Station […]
Access roads and drainage networks completed in active Rail Baltica sections in Jonava district, Lithuania
The construction of the Rail Baltica high-speed railway mainline in the Jonava district, Lithuania is progressing, with 13.7 km of local access vehicle roads with a drainage system recently completed. Last year, an additional 18.3 km of access roads were finished, creating a seamless network on both sides of the under-construction embankment. The construction of […]
Photo highlights: Rail Baltica at InnoTrans 2024
Rail Baltica participated in InnoTrans 2024 from September 24–27, marking a strong presence at the largest edition of the event to date. With 2,940 exhibitors from 59 countries and approximately 170,000 visitors from 133 countries, InnoTrans 2024 featured 42 exhibition halls, providing a valuable platform for industry discussions. The Rail Baltica stand attracted a diverse […]
Students from the Baltic states develop sustainable mobility solutions for the Rail Baltica project as part of an international training program
From various mobile applications that would enhance the passenger experience on Rail Baltica’s new infrastructure, to pet-friendly train carriages or even the option to rent a book during the journey – these are just a few of the ideas created by 60 students from Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia. These students participated in the comprehensive BUSBaltica […]
Concrete solutions for the Rail Baltica Panevėžys node presented to the public: all the residential buildings at the local garden community will be preserved, and the narrow-gauge railway territory will be restored
Concrete solutions of the engineering infrastructure development plan of the Rail Baltica Panevėžys railway node were presented to the residents, communities, interested organisations and business representatives of Panevėžys city, district and nearby areas during the public hearing held last week. 50 questions and suggestions were received during the entire public hearing period and meeting held […]
Rail Baltica strategic Task Force meeting held in Brussels
The Rail Baltica Task Force convened on 16 September at the European Commission Directorate-General for Transport and Mobility in Brussels to review the progress and future direction of the Rail Baltica global project. The Task Force examined updates on the project from Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. Presentations highlighted significant milestones, current challenges, and forthcoming […]
Rail Baltica to showcase at InnoTrans 2024: leading the future of mobility in the Baltic region
Rail Baltica will be participating in InnoTrans 2024, the world’s leading transport and infrastructure exhibition, taking place from September 24-27 in Berlin, Germany. This year’s event focuses on the future of mobility, an area where Rail Baltica is driving innovation and boosting connectivity across the Baltic region and beyond. To learn more about Rail Baltica’s […]
Finnish Sitowise designers visit Rail Baltica station construction site at Riga Airport, discuss infrastructure challenges
Infrastructure designers specializing in roads and railways from Sitowise visited Latvia for a knowledge exchange, including a tour of the Rail Baltica station construction site at Riga Airport (RIX). Prior to inspecting the ongoing work, the Finnish designers met with Arnolds Timofejevs, Project Manager for Rail Baltica at Riga Airport, representing the national implementation body, […]
Construction contract signed for the most unique Rail Baltica section in Estonia
Today, Rail Baltica delivery organization in Estonia signed a contract for the construction of one of the most unique sections of the route, where the tracks will partially run through a trench up to 10 meters below ground level. The construction of this 9.2 km stretch of the main line will cost €70.8 million and […]
Baltic Transport Ministers call for increased EU investment in key cross-border infrastructure projects
Lithuanian, Latvian and Estonian Transport Ministers met in Palanga on Friday to sign a joint document expressing their aim to maintain and further increase European funding for strategic transport infrastructure projects that improve military mobility links to Europe. In the joint non-paper “CEF III – a focused approach to bring the EU closer together”, Marius […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Pēteris Celms
Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across several 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. Welcome back to our series, “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision,” where we introduce you […]