“Rail Baltica in Economic Focus” offers insights on the future of rail transportation in the Baltic region

The third edition of the digital outlook, “Rail Baltica in Economic Focus,” has been released, offering a comprehensive view of trends within the railway industry and its associated sectors. This latest edition focuses on providing expert insights into Rail Baltica while discussing important topics shaping the future of rail transportation in the Baltic region. Kristīne […]

EMBA alumni from SSE in Riga visit Rail Baltica

On 19 April, we hosted EMBA alumni from the Stockholm School of Economics in Riga, bringing together executives representing various Baltic and international companies, to explore the Rail Baltica project. Kristīne Malnača, Head of the Global Project Strategy and Economics Department at RB Rail AS, delivered an in-depth overview of the project, covering its significance […]

22.04.2024

Railway Infrastructure Projects Benefit from Collaboration with Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency

Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS and LTG Infra, the company implementing Rail Baltica in Lithuania, recently visited the Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency (FTIA) to exchange knowledge and address challenges in geotechnical monitoring within railway infrastructure projects. This initiative, undertaken during a field trip to Helsinki, aimed to enhance monitoring practices crucial for project […]

22.04.2024

Rail Baltica’s state of play discussed with European Commission Representation

In a productive discussion, Kitija Gruškevica, Management Board Member of RB Rail, met with Zane Petre, Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia, and Andris Kužnieks, Deputy Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia. They were joined by Rasmuss Filips Geks, Advisor to the Minister of Transport of Latvia, for a progress update […]

Rail Baltic Estonia signed an alliance procurement consultancy contract

Rail Baltic Estonia has signed a significant agreement to develop an alliance procurement strategy, which will serve as the basis for the procurement of large-scale Rail Baltica railway construction works. The contract was signed with joint bidders BrainTeam OÜ and Vison Oy. “The Rail Baltica railway must be completed by 2030, and the tight schedule […]

Rail Baltica at Connecting Europe Days: Proud Contributor to Europe’s Sustainable Transportation Network

During the Connecting Europe Days 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, Rail Baltica was represented by all its delivery organizations: the central coordinator, the national implementing bodies, and the responsible ministries. This flagship event for European mobility brought together over 3200 delegates from 80 countries to discuss concrete measures and exchange best practices for creating a sustainable, […]

Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Jānis Eiduks

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 […]

Ardanuy Ingenieria contracted to design Kaunas station area for EUR 10m

The infrastructure design for the Kaunas Passenger Station area will be carried out by the Spanish company Ardanuy Ingenieria under a contract worth EUR 9.88 million (excluding VAT). The project is an integral part of the new European Rail Baltica Kaunas node. Among the tasks for the contractor is the design of a new railway […]

05.04.2024

Senator of the City of Hamburg Dr Leonhard: Rail Baltica Enhances European North-South Connectivity and Facilitates Climate-Friendly Intermodal Freight Transport

With a goal to deepen ties and investigate collaboration opportunities within the Rail Baltica project, a delegation from Hamburg, Germany, led by Dr Melanie Leonhard, Senator of the City of Hamburg and Minister of Economy and Innovation, visited Rail Baltica in Riga. Accompanied by German entrepreneurs representing the ports and logistics sector, alongside media representatives, […]

03.04.2024

Experience in Addressing NIMBYism: Rail Baltica’s Actions for Public Engagement

In the realm of infrastructure development, the term “NIMBYism” (Not In My BackYard) looms large, encapsulating the complex interplay between the necessity of large-scale projects and local resistance to their implementation in proximity to residential areas, natural landscapes, or other cherished spaces. In a recent discussion organized by the British Embassy in Riga, in cooperation […]

Driving Cooperation: Implementing SEA Processes in Rail Baltica

In March from 12th to 14th, the Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS organized a workshop in Riga where representatives from Rail Baltic Estonia and the Baltic joint venture’s System Engineering and Assurance (SEA) departments participated in this three-day cooperative session. The primary objective was to discuss and align the fundamental principles and forthcoming […]

22.03.2024

Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Dmitri Garbuzenko

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 […]

Rail Baltica Engages in Discussion on PPP Financing for Large-Scale Infrastructure Projects

Rail Baltica was thrilled to participate in a recent conference #InfrastructureInvestorNetwork by PEI Group in Berlin focused on exploring growth opportunities and challenges in large-scale infrastructure projects utilizing Public-Private Partnership (PPP) financing models. Hosted by esteemed moderator Dr. Hubert Danso, CEO, and Chairman of Africa Investor, the panel delved into issues shaping the landscape of […]

22.03.2024

Swedish Chamber of Commerce Members Meet with Rail Baltica: Fostering Nordic Cooperation for Mobility, Sustainable Development, and Regional Security

This week, members of the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia partnered with Rail Baltica management members and experts for a seminar to discuss the project’s latest developments and prospects. Co-organized with the Swedish Chamber of Commerce in Latvia and the Embassy of Sweden, the event served as a platform for discussions and informative exchanges. […]

20.03.2024