Rail Baltic Estonia, the project’s national implementing body, has signed a design contract with the Estonian company AllSpark OÜ to connect the Port of Muuga to the future Rail Baltica line. The approximately 16-kilometre Soodevahe–Muuga section is planned for freight rail traffic and marks a significant step forward for Estonia’s railway and logistics sector. The […]
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Around 100 industry leaders gather in Berlin to discuss Rail Baltica’s role in shaping Europe’s strategic future
Around 100 leaders from industry, business and diplomacy, gathered on 18 June in Berlin for the seminar “Rail Baltica – a gateway to Europe’s future and resilience”, spotlighting the project’s strategic role in European connectivity and security. Organized by the Rail Baltica project team and the Embassies of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to Germany, with […]
First section of Ülemiste Linda terminal completed – passengers now using the new platform
Tallinn’s Ülemiste station reached a major milestone early this morning as passenger trains were directed to a brand-new platform – the first completed section of Rail Baltica’s northern gateway, the Ülemiste Linda Terminal, has been taken into use. The new platform, measuring 230 meters in length and 9.3 meters in width, is part of the […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Arita Vendta
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 global newsletter: latest insights and developments
Rail Baltica is pleased to announce the latest edition of its global newsletter. The current issue offers a closer look at recent progress and the strategic direction of the project, featuring expert insights, notable achievements, and cross-border cooperation. Featured in this edition: Updates on construction activities across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania Coverage from The […]
Changes in RB Rail AS Management
RB Rail AS announced changes to its Management Board effective today, May 30. Kitija Gruškevica will be stepping down from her position by mutual agreement. Kitija Gruškevica joined RB Rail AS in 2022 as the Manager of the Latvian Branch, where she was responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Rail Baltica project at the […]
Baltic ministers reaffirm commitment to Rail Baltica, call for long-term EU funding
Ahead of the Nordic and B9 transport ministers’ meeting in Lithuania, the Baltic transport ministers – Estonia’s Minister of Infrastructure Kuldar Leis, Latvia’s Minister of Transport Atis Švinka, and Lithuania’s Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis – met on 27 May in Vilnius to reaffirm their shared commitment to the Rail Baltica project. In […]
Construction progress accelerates on Rail Baltica’s southern section in Latvia
Rail Baltica construction is progressing near Iecava in southern Latvia, where work on the rail embankment is now underway. This development marks a key step in building the high-speed line that will link the Baltic states to the wider European rail network. Activity has also increased at the nearby Iecava Infrastructure Maintenance Facility (IMF), a […]
The CEO of Rail Baltic Estonia on the project’s strategic milestones
In this interview, Anvar Salomets, CEO of Rail Baltic Estonia, shares an in-depth update on the progress of the Rail Baltica project in Estonia, highlighting recent achievements, upcoming milestones, and the broader impact of the initiative. To start off, could you share the latest progress of the project in Estonia? What achievements are you particularly […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Eva-Maria Nool
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 Baltic Estonia signs construction contract for Tallinn Ülemiste passenger terminal
On 21 May, Rail Baltic Estonia signed a construction contract with AS Merko Ehitus Eesti for the construction of the Rail Baltica international passenger terminal in Tallinn’s Ülemiste district. The terminal was designed by the internationally renowned architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects and will serve as the northern gateway to Europe for the future high-speed […]
The longest railway bridge across the Neris in the Baltic states rises
Lithuanian Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis, along with LTG Group CEO Egidijus Lazauskas, recently visited the Rail Baltica construction sites in the Jonava district. Here, five contractors from Lithuania and Italy are working on a 46.3 km section of the project. Notably, the first columns of what will become the longest railway bridge […]
Matīss Paegle joins RB Rail AS Supervisory Board
RB Rail AS, the joint venture of the Rail Baltica project, announces a change in its Supervisory Board. Arnis Kākulis will be stepping down from his role, and Matīss Paegle has been appointed as his successor. The Board in its new composition will commence work on May 20 of this year. Matīss Paegle brings a […]
Rail Baltica Estonia signs two mainline construction contracts with international consortia
The largest infrastructure contract in Estonia’s history has been signed. The Rail Baltica project — Europe’s most ambitious high-speed rail development — has reached a new milestone: today, contracts were signed with two international consortia tasked with delivering two key sections of the Estonian mainline. With this, the entire Estonian section of the passenger mainline […]
Rail Baltica announces public tender – plans to move towards Panevėžys
LTG Infra, the infrastructure company of the LTG Group, has announced a new public tender for the construction of the Berčiūnai-Joniškėlis section of the embankment and engineering structures. This initiative is part of the broader plan to extend the high-speed railway Rail Baltica up to 114 km in Lithuania by 2025. Currently, tenders are being […]