Rail Baltica is economically viable and expected to generate an economic net present value of 6.6 billion EUR in direct net benefits; Rail Baltica is expected to generate GDP growth from 0,5 to 0,7% contributing 15.5 to 23.5 billion EUR to GDP of the Baltic states; Considering the inflation rate of 40% in the Baltic […]
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Cornerstone laid for Rail Baltica Ülemiste passenger terminal
On 29 May the cornerstone was ceremoniously laid for the Rail Baltica Ülemiste Passenger Terminal, which will be named Linda. This modern hub for trains and buses, conveniently connected by tram to the airport, city center, and port, is set to be completed in 2028. The terminal construction, which began last fall, has reached the […]
Rail Baltica and ProRail discuss best practices for railway infrastructure management
Rail Baltica hosted an experience exchange meeting with representatives from ProRail, the Dutch government organization responsible for maintaining and expanding the national railway network infrastructure. The aim was to encourage mutual learning and the exchange of best practices in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. ProRail oversees the Dutch railway infrastructure, managing maintenance, rail capacity allocation, and […]
Riga Business School tours Rail Baltica
Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the Riga Business School community, offering them a unique opportunity to tour the Riga Central Station construction site and learn about the progress of the Rail Baltica project from Rail Baltica delivery organizations’ representatives – Ģirts Rūda and Arnis Kākulis, Members of the Supervisory Board at RB […]
French Trade Minister Riester: Rail Baltica is an asset for the region’s future as infrastructure drives economic attractiveness
The French-Latvian Business Forum, held today in Riga, brought together business representatives and policymakers from the Transport, Defense, and Renewable Energy sectors. This event, organized by the Investment and Development Agency of Latvia (LIAA) in partnership with the Embassy of France in Latvia and the French Foreign Trade Advisors of the Baltic States (CCEF), provided […]
Latvia to commence construction of Rail Baltica mainline
Latvia has reached another milestone in the Rail Baltica project by beginning construction of its mainline. On 21 May the Rail Baltica team, representatives from the European Commission and international partners from France, Italy, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia gathered in Riga. They marked the occasion by sending messages to future generations through a time capsule […]
Catherine Trautmann: Rail Baltica is a symbol of equality between the citizens of the EU beyond economic metrics
Mme Catherine Trautmann, the European Coordinator for the North-Sea Baltic Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), which includes Rail Baltica, visited Riga to attend the Rail Baltica mainline kick-off event in Latvia on 21 May 2024. During her visit, she met with the management teams of Rail Baltica delivery organizations and the officials from the relevant ministries […]
Contract signed for the construction of a new pedestrian and bicycle tunnel under the railway at Ülemiste
The Tallinn Urban Environment and Public Works Department, along with Rail Baltic Estonia, the national implementing body of the Rail Baltica project, signed a joint procurement construction contract with Leonhard Weiss OÜ for the construction of Tunnel No. 5 at the Ülemiste railway station. The tunnel will enable pedestrians and cyclists to move from Ülemiste […]
Kazakhstan’s transport industry explores opportunities in Rail Baltica project
On 15 May, representatives from Rail Baltica’s delivery organizations welcomed the Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Marat Kabayev, along with a delegation of ministry officials and businessmen in Riga. The Kazakh representatives discussed both the progress of Rail Baltica’s implementation and the new transportation route perspectives. As an important partner of Latvia […]
Business Forum to spotlight Rail Baltica and French-Latvian cooperation
The upcoming French-Latvian Business Forum, taking place on 22 May in Riga, is set to gather over 160 leaders and policymakers from the Transport, Defense, and Renewable Energy sectors. The event will provide a platform for discussions, strategic networking, and exploration of business opportunities, with a special emphasis on the Rail Baltica project. The forum, […]
Rail Baltica progress update and supplier engagement opportunities in 2024: webinar recordings are now available
The Rail Baltica Webinar, held on 9 May, provided a comprehensive overview of the project’s advancements and upcoming procurements, while also discussing its role in fostering sustainable development and supplier engagement opportunities. Experts from Rail Baltica project delivery organizations, including RB Rail AS, Rail Baltic Estonia, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, and LTG Infra, participated in the […]
Live: Rail Baltica Webinar. Supplier Engagement Opportunities in 2024
To inform current and prospective suppliers and partners about procurement plans for 2024, project progress updates, and to address relevant questions from stakeholders, the “Rail Baltica Webinar: Supplier Engagement Opportunities in 2024” is being broadcast live today 9 May from 13:00 until 17:00 (EEST). The event’s working language is English with synchronized translations available in […]
Rail Baltica Webinar tomorrow will highlight supplier engagement opportunities in 2024
The Rail Baltica webinar, scheduled for tomorrow, 9 May, aims to inform current and prospective suppliers and partners about procurement plans for 2024, project progress updates, and to address relevant questions from stakeholders. Taking place from 13:00 to 17:00 (EEST) online, the “Rail Baltica Webinar: Supplier Engagement Opportunities in 2024” will feature experts from Rail […]
Rail Baltica announced a market consultation date for alliance model procurements in Estonia
To execute the Rail Baltica project, the Estonian developer of the project Rail Baltic Estonia plans to procure the design and construction of Tootsi-Pärnu (DS3 DPS1 – 36.6km), Pärnu-Latvia border (DS3 DPS2-DPS3) mainline sections, and the Ülemiste-Pärnu main line superstructure construction. According to the initial schedule, the procurement procedure is planned to be held in […]
Ēriks Diļevs appointed as interim Chairman of the Board of “Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas”
On 3 May 2024, at the general meeting of shareholders of “Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas” (EDzL), the former head of the Latvian branch of the Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS, Ēriks Diļevs, was temporarily appointed as the Chairman of the Board and will start assuming his new duties as of 3 May. “The extensive […]