Rail Baltica has taken a significant step forward with the signing of a EUR 38.31 million contract for design and design supervision services on the 96 km stretch from the Lithuania–Poland border to Kaunas (Jiesia). The contract – procured through a competitive public tender – was signed by RB Rail AS, the Rail Baltica joint […]
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Youth from Estonia visit Riga to discover the Rail Baltica story
Earlier this week, a delegation from the Estonian Rail Baltica Youth Community, in cooperation with Rail Baltic Estonia, visited Riga to gain deeper insight into the history of rail transport in the region and the progress of the Rail Baltica project. The programme offered participants a broad understanding on both the heritage and future of […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Hayoon Lee
Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across several 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. Welcome back to our series, “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision,” where we introduce you […]
Rail Baltica in Lithuania signs EUR 235 million contracts for 77 km rail and embankment works
LTG Infra, the LTG Group’s infrastructure arm overseeing Lithuania’s Rail Baltica project, has signed three contracts worth EUR 235 million for construction works, including 10 km of rail installation between Šveicarija and Žeimiai and an 18.9 km embankment from Kaunas to Šveicarija. The rail installation works will be carried out by joint venture partners Leonhard […]
Rail Baltic Estonia signs contract for construction of Soodevahe traffic junction – one of Estonia’s most complex infrastructure projects begins
The Rail Baltica project has reached a new and significant milestone: on July 31, a construction contract was signed for one of Estonia’s most technically complex infrastructure sites – the Soodevahe traffic junction. The €38.8 million contract was awarded to AS TREF Nord and includes the construction of a multi-level intersection where the European standard […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Kaupo Mang
Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across several 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. Welcome back to our series, “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision,” where we introduce you […]
War history: inherited railway infrastructure has been changed 4 times
The development of railway infrastructure and the Rail Baltica project have long been associated with fast travel to foreign countries or convenient movement between cities. However, rail transport holds far greater significance, especially in today’s context. In Lithuania, we are changing the railway gauge for the 5th time, and every change so far has been […]
Rail Baltica construction progresses in Lithuania with new contract signed
The LTG Group’s infrastructure company LTG Infra, which is responsible for implementing Rail Baltica in Lithuania, has announced the winner of a new construction tender. A new contractor has been selected to build a 12.1 km railway embankment section from Šėta to Ramygala (Part II). This work, worth €83.36 million (excluding VAT), will be carried […]
Green light for large-scale construction works on the Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia
The implementer of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia – the company Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas – and the main line contractor ERB Rail have signed an official act to launch large-scale construction works on the Rail Baltica main railway line. Construction on the Rail Baltica main line in Latvia is beginning in the southern section […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Jānis Freimanis
Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across several 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. Welcome back to our series, “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision,” where we introduce you […]
European Commission adopts milestones for the completion of Rail Baltica
The European Commission has today adopted an implementing decision setting out key milestones and deadlines for the completion of Rail Baltica, a flagship cross-border railway infrastructure project that will significantly enhance connectivity within the European Union. Unanimously supported by all Member States, this decision marks a major step toward fully integrating Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania […]
European Commission grants €295.5 million to support Rail Baltica’s further development
Rail Baltica global project coordinator RB Rail AS announced that the Rail Baltica project has been awarded an additional €295.5 million under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport call within the current multi-annual budget period. The funding will support construction and technical implementation activities in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, including development of the core railway […]
Rail Baltica: just rails – or the backbone of Baltic security?
In today’s geopolitical climate, infrastructure is more than transport – it is strategy. In the opinion article below, Marko Kivila, Chairman of the Management Board of RB Rail AS, shares his insights on how Rail Baltica is becoming a vital element in Europe’s defence posture and the Baltic region’s security resilience. Rail Baltica is often […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Diāna Stirna
Rail Baltica is a railway infrastructure megaproject that spans across several 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. Welcome back to our series, “Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision,” where we introduce you […]
European cross-border infrastructure projects urge the EU to preserve a unified transport investment strategy
The leaders representing four of Europe’s strategic cross-border infrastructure projects – Rail Baltica, TELT – Tunnel Euralpin Lyon–Turin, BBT – Brenner Base Tunnel, and Canal Seine–Nord Europe – have issued a joint statement calling on the European Commission, the European Parliament, and EU Member States to maintain a strong, centrally managed approach to infrastructure funding […]