The third Rail Baltica Industry Day in 2023 continued its tradition of success, reaffirming the enduring appeal of this format among Rail Baltica partners, suppliers, and the market. Held online on 8 November 2023, the event offered an insightful update on project progress and plans to over 900 registered participants from the EU and beyond. […]
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Fostering partnerships: Business Sweden explores Rail Baltica for deeper project insight
To foster international collaboration and gain a deeper understanding of the Rail Baltica project, Business Sweden undertook a visit to engage with key players in the Rail Baltica delivery ecosystem. The 13-company delegation sought to strengthen ties and gain firsthand insights into the status and upcoming opportunities within the Rail Baltica initiative. “We have been […]
LIVE: Rail Baltica Industry Day 2023
Today, 8 November 2023, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EET), Rail Baltica Industry Day 2023 is taking place online. The event offers an opportunity for current and prospective suppliers and anyone interested in Rail Baltica to learn more about the latest developments of the Global Project. Feel free to ask your question via Slido.com […]
Rail Baltica Project Interactive Map updated
An updated interactive Rail Baltica map with the latest information on the future high-speed railway line is available on the global project’s official website. Anyone interested can access the map here. The map provides information on: The starting and ending locations of design sections. Rail Baltica stations and facilities. The designed 1435 mm gauge railway […]
The construction of the Rail Baltica Ülemiste joint terminal has begun
In mid-October, extensive work commenced on one of the most significant sites for Rail Baltica, the construction of the Ülemiste passenger terminal. Although Anvar Salomets, the Chairman of Rail Baltic Estonia, project implementing body in Estonia, acknowledges that the dismantling of the old 1520mm railway took slightly longer than expected, there is now ample space […]
To speed up the Rail Baltica works on the Kaunas railway node, consents for the buyout of 17 land plots have been obtained
In order to speed up the construction of the Kaunas railway node on the European-gauge railway Rail Baltica, the procedures for buying out the land plots needed for the project are moving forward rapidly. The Ministry of Transport and Communications has received consents from private owners for the acquisition of 17 out of 20 land […]
Enhancing European Rail Integration: CPK and Rail Baltica Workshop in Warsaw to Ensure Modern Connectivity
On 24-25 October Centralny Port Komunikacyjny Sp. z o.o. (CPK) and Rail Baltica held an in-person workshop in Warsaw. This workshop was organised within a broader institutional cooperation between the two megaprojects that aspire to the same objectives – to ensure modern connectivity for the people of Poland and the Baltic states, as well as […]
Rail Baltica Industry Day 2023 agenda announced: key speakers and program highlights for November 8
Rail Baltica is pleased to announce the agenda for the upcoming Rail Baltica Industry Day, which will be held online on 8 November 2023 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. (EET). The event presents the opportunity for current and prospective suppliers and stakeholders to learn more about the latest developments of the Global Project. Designed […]
On 20 October, the Ministers from the Baltic States met in Riga
On Friday, 20 October a meeting of the Ministers from the Baltic States took place with the participation of Latvia’s Minister of Transport Kaspars Briškens, Estonia’s Minister of Climate, Kristen Michal, and Lithuania’s Minister of Transport and Communications, Marius Skuodis. During the meeting, among other topics, discussions on various topics related to the effective advancement […]
At 5G Techritory, the future of railways and digitalization in Europe was highlighted
This week international experts in policy and technology were brought together by 5G Techritory, an initiative to with the goal of developing a robust and aligned 5G Ecosystem in Europe and beyond. Rail Baltica greenfield megaproject was mentioned frequently, too, in the context of systems and digital architecture that is implemented as well as lessons […]
Rail Baltica is set to receive an additional 1.1 billion euros for the next phases of the project implementation
Today, Rail Baltica joint venture of the Baltic States, RB Rail AS, announced the signing of an additional cross-border Grant Agreement for Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) funding, which amounted to 928 million euros CEF support. This substantial funding, combined with national co-financing from the three Baltic States, will exceed 1.1 billion euros, enabling necessary activities […]
Alternative for Rail Baltica track in Panevėžys region approved
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. […]
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. […]