Railways have come a long way since their humble beginnings as wooden wagonways. From horse-drawn trams and steam locomotives to high-speed trains and innovative technologies like Maglev and Hyperloop, they have continuously evolved to meet transportation demands. Railways have shaped economies, connected people and places, and prioritized efficient and sustainable transportation. In this article inspired […]
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Rail Baltica Estonia delegation familiarized themselves with the construction progress of Rail Baltica in Latvia
Just a few days ago, experts from Rail Baltic Estonia, the national Rail Baltica implementing body in Estonia, along with representatives from the Rail Baltica international station in Tallinn, the construction association Merko in Ülemiste, and KMG, visited Latvia to learn about the construction progress of the future international Rail Baltica stations and gain insights […]
Meeting in Riga Boosts Knowledge Sharing Between Rail Baltica and Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin
Representatives from Rail Baltica and TELT (Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin) recently gathered in Riga for a workshop. They shared insights and discussed the progress of the two European railway mega projects. The meeting allowed for open discussions and case-based experience exchange as both projects share a common vision and have the potential to greatly influence […]
The Impact of Rail Baltica Regional Stations in Latvia: A Closer Look
In this article, with Ilze Lukstiņa, Project Coordinator at Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, we briefly explore the concept and functionality of Rail Baltica regional stations and their significance in the larger context of the Rail Baltica project. These stations will serve as vital hubs for seamless connectivity, sustainable travel, and enhanced accessibility shaping the future of […]
Andy Billington: How Rail Baltica is Leading the Way in Digitalisation
Rail Baltica, the ambitious railway project linking Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania with a standard gauge railway connecting to Poland and beyond, is set to transform the Baltic States’ rail infrastructure. With a strong focus on digitalisation, Rail Baltica aims to revolutionise connectivity for passengers and freight. With a background in digitalisation and analytics projects within […]
In Rail Baltica project, the construction of unique pile foundations near Riga Airport has been completed
As part of the Rail Baltica project, a significant phase of infrastructure construction has concluded with the completion of the railway station building and the adjacent pile foundations. These foundations will serve as a solid base for the construction of the first high-speed rail and air connection in the Baltics. A total of 534 piles […]
Construction tender for one of the largest traffic junctions in Estonia announced
The Estonian Transport Administration, in collaboration with Rail Baltic Estonia, has announced a tender for the construction of the Kangru traffic junction located on the border of Kiili and Saku municipalities. The Kangru traffic junction will address the intersections of the Viljandi highway, Kurna-Tuhala public road, and Rail Baltica railway. As part of the project, […]
Open Competition launched for Archaeological Survey in the Protection Zone of Daugmale Hillfort
Rail Baltica’s joint venture RB Rail AS has announced an open competition for archaeological research in the protection zone of the Daugmale hillfort in Latvia. As the designed Rail Baltica high-speed railway line and related infrastructure facilities are planned to be constructed near the hillfort’s protection zone, an archaeological survey of the area is deemed […]
The following Rail Baltica environmental impact assessments for the Estonian section have received the green light
To date, the environmental impact assessments (EIA) required for the construction of the Rail Baltica railway in Estonia have been declared compliant for five out of eight sections. Most recently, in early April, the Technical Regulatory Authority (TTJA) confirmed the compliance of the environmental impact assessment for the approximately 19-kilometer section from Kangru to the […]
What will Rail Baltica Riga Central Railway Station look like in the future?
In central Riga, Rail Baltica construction works are increasingly visible. Within the territory of Riga International Bus Station, the structure of the railway viaduct is clearly taking shape. Meanwhile, next to the city canal, the walls supporting the Rail Baltica railway bridge over the canal have been fully built, the southern section of the existing […]
Construction contract signed for Rail Baltica Ülemiste railway infrastructure
The development of Rail Baltica Ülemiste joint terminal in Tallinn begins with the reconstruction of the railway infrastructure, for the implementation of which Rail Baltic Estonia and joint tenders GRK Eesti AS and GRK Suomi OY signed a contract in the amount of 27.2 million euros. During the construction works, the existing Ülemiste railway infrastructure […]
Work continues to ensure cross-border interoperability on the Polish-Lithuanian border
On March 27, 2023, a meeting of experts and management of PKP Polskie Linie Kolejowe S.A. (PLK SA), AB LTG Infra and RB Rail AS was held in Warsaw, with an aim to continue work on making relevant steps to ensure full cross-border interoperability on the Polish – Lithuanian border. During the meeting all parties […]
Rail Baltica Baltic Survey 2022: support for the Rail Baltica global project remains consistently high
The annual pan-Baltic survey on the resident’s attitudes* towards Rail Baltica was conducted for the fifth consecutive time. The Baltic Survey results showed that the general support level for the largest railway infrastructure project in the Baltics remains stable high across all three Baltic States with the average support of 61% in 2022 similarly to […]
London South Bank University students visit Rail Baltica in Riga
At the end of March, Rail Baltica team had a pleasure to welcome a group of London South Bank University master’s students who were interested in learning more about the Baltics’ most ambitious railway transport infrastructure project. The students specialize in urban planning and design, and came to Latvia to explore sustainability issues and to […]
GRK Eesti AS and GRK Suomi OY announced winners of the Rail Baltica Ülemiste railway infrastructure construction tender
On 9 February, Rail Baltica national implementing body in Estonia “Rail Baltic Estonia” announced the winner of the Rail Baltica Ülemiste railway infrastructure construction tender. Purpose of the construction works is to rebuild the existing Ülemiste railway infrastructure to make room for the Rail Baltica 1435 mm gauge railway. For this purpose, nearly 16.3 kilometers […]