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 […]
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Rail Baltica is included in the unified European transport corridor with Ukraine
On Thursday, July 18, the revised regulation of the Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T) comes into force, aimed at improving the connectivity, efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of European transport infrastructure. According to the revised regulation, Rail Baltica is part of two European transport network corridors. In addition to the North Sea-Baltic corridor, Rail Baltica is also […]
“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 at COP28: when constructing infrastructure that will serve the next 100 years, the impact of climate change becomes especially important
During the 28th session of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), discussions also took place regarding the role of the Rail Baltica project in ensuring sustainable railway transport in the Baltic region. On Wednesday, 6 December, a panel discussion titled “Rail Baltica Project as a Catalyst for Sustainable Transport Future” took place, […]
Rail Baltica Academy: Unveiling the Role of Megaprojects in Tackling Climate Change
On May 22nd, kicking off the spring session, Rail Baltica Academy hosted a digital lecture featuring Dovilė Juškevičienė, an Environmental Expert at Rail Baltica global project. With a primary focus on the Rail Baltica project, Juškevičienė illuminated the important role that megaprojects play in addressing climate change. Throughout the lecture, the urgency of climate action, […]
Rail Baltica discovers the Baltic nature through mammal monitoring
A two-year monitoring of mammals, including predators, has completed in order to develop the best solution for safe crossing of railway tracks for animals. In line with the program by the Nature Conservation Agency, from 2020 to 2022, wildlife monitoring has been implemented in pre-construction phase in all four sections of the Rail Baltica route […]
Esri Collaborates with RB Rail AS to Build Sustainable Rail Infrastructure in EU
The 870 kilometers of Rail Baltica are divided into several sections across each of the three Baltic countries: Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. An ongoing electric rail infrastructure project in the region, Rail Baltica’s purpose is to provide sustainable passenger and freight service between participating countries and improve rail connections between central and northern Europe. To […]