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 […]
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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 […]
Rail Baltica set to receive additional €1.2 billion in EU funding to accelerate development and construction works
On 17 July 2024, the Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS, representing the Ministries of Climate of Estonia, Transport of Latvia, and Transport and Communications of Lithuania, announced that the project has been awarded an additional €1.2 billion in the latest call from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This significant funding, combined with national […]
Rail Baltica railway infrastructure solutions at the Panevėžys node presented
The public can now familiarise with concrete solutions for the infrastructure of the European railway Rail Baltica in the Panevėžys Region. The European-gauge railway track is planned to be brought closer to the narrow-gauge railway, and it will be possible to fulfil the condition set during the territorial planning – to preserve all 23 structures […]
Rail Baltic Estonia and Tariston signed a contract for the construction of a 7 km long mainline section in Rapla County
Rail Baltic Estonia OÜ and Tariston AS signed a contract in Rapla on Tuesday for the construction of the Hagudi-Alu section of the railway line in Rapla County, during which a total of seven kilometres of embankment will be built, together with accompanying facilities and infrastructure. “This is already the fourth main line construction contract […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
The second stage of the Rail Baltica Control-Command and Signalling subsystem Design and Build procurement has been launched
The Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS has announced the next progress milestones of the Control-Command and Signalling (CCS) subsystem Design and Build procurement, which is one of the strategic procurements for the project implementation, as the second stage of the procedure has been opened. Five candidates have qualified and confirmed to continue with […]
Next-Generation Logistics: Rail Baltica’s Contribution to Modern Freight Transportation
As I reflect on recent discussions surrounding future of freight in the Baltics, it is evident that there is an acute need for a modern European standard railway infrastructure that would help boost our economies by integrating the Baltics into European transport network and within single European market. Considering the existing infrastructural limitations, like the […]
“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 […]
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 […]