RB Rail AS: central coordinator of Rail Baltica
RB Rail AS is a joint venture equally owned by Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania through their state-owned companies. More than a commercial entity, it represents a strategic effort to strengthen regional integration through improved connectivity, economic ties, and security.
Organisation
Initially responsible for design, construction, and promotion, RB Rail AS now serves as the central coordinator for the Rail Baltica project, as defined by the Project Management Agreement. RB Rail AS plays a crucial role in building consensus and engaging stakeholders. Its mission and key functions focus on effective communication, stakeholder management, and decision-making – all essential for the project’s progress. The organisation also works to attract financing, apply diplomacy, and serve as a centre of excellence and expert knowledge.
RB Rail vision
Strengthen Baltic region integration with Europe, boost local economy and enhance mobility of communities through a highperforming, sustainable and innovative railway infrastructure.
RB Rail mission
Deliver a certified operational highspeed railway on time and budget
Mission pillars:
High-speed operational railway:
Develop a safe, modern, and efficient network reducing travel times and increasing connectivity.
APIS compliance:
To ensure compliance with all regulatory standards and permissions for safety and reliability.
Financial sustainability:
Optimise resources, explore diverse funding, and enhance financing models.
Timely and budgeted delivery:
Complete the project as per agreed delivery programme within budget constraints through efficient planning and execution.
What guides our actions
See company strategyOur values
People
People are RB Rail’s greatest strength. Our colleagues bring knowledge and expertise in large-scale infrastructure projects from around the world, creating a unique foundation of competence. Their passion, commitment, and dedication are what truly drive Rail Baltica forward.
Purpose
We are guided by the ambitious goal of building our region’s first high-speed rail. Every step we take is driven by the understanding that Rail Baltica will leave a profound, long-term impact on future generations and strengthen the development of our region.
Professionalism
We act with integrity, excellence, and accountability in all our engagements.
Planet
Respect for the planet is at the core of our work. We take responsibility for our environmental impact, champion sustainable practices, and are committed to building an electrified railway – one of the cleanest modes of transport – that enhances resilience, preserves nature, and supports a greener future.
Company governance model
For Rail Baltica to succeed, RB Rail AS must lead with clarity, transparency, and accountability. Strong governance grounded in core values is essential – not only for effective operations but also for building stakeholder trust and ensuring steady project progress.
RB Rail AS follows a centralized and transparent governance model to ensure clear accountability, strategic coordination, and consistent management of risk and quality throughout the project.
RB Rail’s governance structure follows good corporate practice, separating strategic oversight from daily operations. It operates through the Shareholders’ Meeting, Supervisory Board, and Management Board, in line with key governing agreements. This ensures clear roles, informed decision-making, and protection of stakeholder interests across the project lifecycle.
Supervisory Board
Management Board
Corporate Governance
Company functions
RB Rail AS has clearly defined responsibilities, organized into two main management areas: core business functions and support functions.
Core functions
Coordination and best practice
- Operational readiness
- Environmental requirements
- Health and Safety requirements
- Sustainability and ESG
- Stakeholder management
Technical
- System Engineering
- Technical Verification
- Design Review (LV)
- Expert Pool Service (Contract Holder and Expertise Holder)
- Holder of Global Project technical scope
- Holder of Global Project quality
Project and program management
- Global Project controls and reporting
- Design project management
- Consolidated materials project management
- Railway systems design, procurement and overall testing
- Global Project risk management
Timely and budgeted delivery
- Joint application management
- Eligibility control
- Joint reporting
- Sustainability and ESG
- Alternative financing strategy
Support functions
