In the Rail Baltica project, envisioned as a seamless corridor stretching from Warsaw to Tallinn, Poland plays a crucial role as a strategic partner, serving as the gateway connecting Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with the broader European rail network. While work on Rail Baltica has been progressing in all three Baltic countries, with 43% of […]
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Rail Baltica announces procurement plan for 2025
To keep potential suppliers and partners informed about procurement priorities for 2025, the Rail Baltica global project is providing a comprehensive overview of ongoing and upcoming procurement activities. These procurements focus on essential services that drive the advancement of the Rail Baltica project, covering key areas such as superstructure construction, environmental assessments, and design work […]
Rail Baltica global project progress in 2025
The project’s importance has been elevated with its inclusion in not one, but two critical European Transport Corridors. By uniting the Baltic, Black, and Aegean Seas, and extending connections to Ukraine and Moldova, Rail Baltica emerges not only as a key to regional connectivity but as a vital instrument for Europe’s reconstruction ambitions in Ukraine. […]
Rail Baltica is seen as crucial for military mobility by the Baltic residents
A recent Baltic survey reveals that a significant number of residents recognize the importance of the Rail Baltica project for enhancing military mobility and national security in the region. 60% of respondents in Latvia, 52% in Estonia, and 72% in Lithuania believe that military mobility is the most important reason for the construction of this […]
Rail Baltica submits new funding application for the Connecting Europe Facility call
The Rail Baltica global project coordinator has submitted a funding application for the latest Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) call in this budget period, outlining plans for further infrastructure developments across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with a total value exceeding €325 million. “The competition for this Connecting Europe Facility funding call is incredibly strong. However, we […]
Agreement signed for additional funding to continue Rail Baltica construction
The Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS has announced the signing of two new agreements under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which will greatly accelerate the implementation of the Rail Baltica project. The funding provides 1.394 billion euros, including about 1.163 billion euros from the CEF and 231 million euros in co-financing from the […]
Rail Baltica viaduct construction underway at RIX Riga Airport
As the construction of the Rail Baltica station and related infrastructure at Riga Airport continues, work is underway on the viaducts in both directions from the future passenger terminal building. To ensure smooth traffic flow and passenger movement, the Rail Baltica railway line at the airport will be elevated on a viaduct. Next milestone has […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Which are Europe’s biggest megaprojects and how Rail Baltica stands out
Rail Baltica, the European standard gauge railway connecting Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to the extensive European rail network, is one of the six major megaprojects currently underway in the European transport network (TEN-T). Other notable projects include the Fehmarnbelt Tunnel between Germany and Denmark, the Brenner Base Tunnel connecting Austria and Italy through the Alps, […]
Rail Baltica plays a crucial role in enhancing military mobility across the Baltics
Rail Baltica, the largest rail infrastructure project in the history of the Baltic States, has been recognized as a strategic geopolitical necessity. The project aims to connect Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with their Western allies through a north-south railway axis using the standard European gauge of 1435 mm. This shift is crucial for the Baltic […]
Construction update: Rail Baltica bridge over Neris in Lithuania enters new phase
At the end of July 2024, the contractor “Rizzani de Eccher” initiated a new phase in the construction of the Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris in Jonava district by delivering sheet pilings to the site. This marks the beginning of a crucial stage in the bridge’s development. A temporary perimeter will be established using […]
Greenpeace calls for increased investment in Europe’s rail infrastructure, supports Rail Baltica in recent study
In July 2024, Greenpeace, a global nonprofit focused on environmental issues, published a study titled “Connection Failed”, which analyzed existing and potential direct rail and air transport connections between major European cities. It was emphasized in this study that rail transport significantly reduces CO2 emissions, and the European Union and national governments were urged to […]