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 […]
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Rail Baltica team hosts EUSBSR delegation to showcase the project and construction works in Riga
On Wednesday, 4 October, the implementers of the Rail Baltica project welcomed a delegation representing the European Union Strategy for the Baltic Sea Region (EUSBSR). The aim of the meeting was to introduce the EUSBSR representatives to the Rail Baltica project and provide an up-close view of the construction activities underway at the Riga Central […]
The second edition of “Rail Baltica in Economic Focus” focuses on the future passengers’ needs, the cost of materials and construction and market engagement
Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS presents the second edition of the digital newsletter “Rail Baltica in Economic Focus” aiming to provide the most recent insights on trends and correlation with Rail Baltica project. Rail Baltica in Economic Focus: No. 2, 2023. “The inaugural newsletter highlighted turbulences in construction market and navigated through changes […]
The German Railway Trade Mission in the Baltic States meets with Rail Baltica
To introduce a wide range of railway and transport industry products and solutions, the “German Railway Trade Mission in the Baltic States” is taking place in Riga and Vilnius. On Tuesday, September 26th, representatives of the Ministry of Transport in Latvia and the Rail Baltica global project met with leading German railway industry companies to […]
International Union of Railways (UIC) meets Rail Baltica in Riga
On September 20, representatives from the International Union of Railways (UIC) gathered for a meeting with key stakeholders and experts from Rail Baltica global project delivery organizations RB Rail AS and the national implementing body “Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas.” The primary agenda of this meeting was to initiate discussions concerning the current progress and prospects of […]
Meet Rail Baltica at the railway industry fair “Trako”, in Poland
From 19-22 September, Trako, the largest regional railway industry fair, will take place in Gdansk, Poland, bringing together key railway industry and institutional players. Meet the Rail Baltica global project team, including representatives from Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS and national implementing bodies – Rail Baltic Estonia, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, and LTG Infra […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. María Ángeles de la Sierra Aparicio
Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across three 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. In our new series “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision”, we will introduce […]
Enhancing efficiency and progress tracking: drones in Rail Baltica construction sites
Rail Baltica stands as the largest railway infrastructure undertaking in the Baltics, with equally impressive dimensions of its construction sites. Currently in Latvia, construction is taking place for the Rail Baltica Central Station at the center of Riga on the railway’s southern side, spanning from Maskavas Street to Lāčplēša Street, covering a total of three […]
Contract signed for Rail Baltica mainline construction supervision
In July 2023, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, a company responsible for Rail Baltica project implementation in Latvia, signed an agreement for engineering consulting and construction supervision services for the Rail Baltica mainline construction in Latvia. The supervision of engineering works will be required during the construction and warranty period of the approximately 230 km long railway […]
Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority in Estonia has issued the first permit for the construction of the Rail Baltica mainline
The Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority in Estonia on July 21 issued a construction permit for the Rail Baltica railway line in the Kohila section. The route is divided into project sections, the issued construction permit authorizes construction works on the main route, which is about 9.4 km long, starting from the border of Harju and Rapla counties […]
Construction Begins on Dzirnavu Street Overpass, Part of Rail Baltica Riga Central Node
Rail Baltica railway overpass construction works are continuing intensively in Riga. At the end of July, BERERIX, the builder of Rail Baltica’s Riga Central Node, will start the construction of the Dzirnavu Street railway overpass. During the construction of the overpass from July 24 to August 31 on Dzirnavu Street, in the section from Satekles […]
The Refined and Complex Art of Transport Scheduling
Transport scheduling is a crucial aspect of efficient and integrated transportation systems. In this article, we take a brief look at the case of multimodal transport planning and scheduling in Riga, Latvia, with a particular emphasis on Rail Baltica. As the Chairman of the Board of the Road Transport Administration and a longstanding Rail Baltica […]
At Riga International Airport, the construction of the Rail Baltica passenger terminal’s reinforced concrete structures and railway platforms is underway
Currently, active construction work is taking place on the Rail Baltica international passenger terminal and related infrastructure at Riga International Airport. This includes the construction of reinforced concrete structures for the station building, foundations for the railway platforms, and the development of access roads. This will be the first high-speed rail and air traffic connection […]
Emilien Dang joins RB Rail AS Management Board as Chief Technical Officer
RB Rail AS, the joint venture company responsible for coordination of the Rail Baltica global project, announced that Emilien Dang assumed the role of Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and member of the management board, effective from 3 July 2023. Emilien Dang has a track record of leading teams through all project stages, from tender specification […]
Rail Baltica provides procurement update for the second half of 2023
To keep potential suppliers and partners informed about the procurement priorities in the second half of 2023, Rail Baltica provides an overview of the ongoing and upcoming procurements. This year, Rail Baltica focuses on initiating mainline construction in all Baltic States. This includes the construction of mainline objects, related infrastructure facilities, access roads, and the […]