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 set to receive additional €1.2 billion in EU funding to accelerate development and construction works
On 17 July 2024, the Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS, representing the Ministries of Climate of Estonia, Transport of Latvia, and Transport and Communications of Lithuania, announced that the project has been awarded an additional €1.2 billion in the latest call from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This significant funding, combined with national […]
Rail Baltica railway infrastructure solutions at the Panevėžys node presented
The public can now familiarise with concrete solutions for the infrastructure of the European railway Rail Baltica in the Panevėžys Region. The European-gauge railway track is planned to be brought closer to the narrow-gauge railway, and it will be possible to fulfil the condition set during the territorial planning – to preserve all 23 structures […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Jūratė Balčiūnaitė
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 […]
The people behind the wheel: Emilien Dang’s story, Rail Baltica (Global Railway Review)
For the latest edition of Global Railway Review’s ‘The People Behind the Wheel’ series, Emilien Dang, Chief Technical Officer and Management Board member at RB Rail AS, shares his insights on railways, engineering, and managing megaprojects. With 25 years in the railway industry, Emilien discusses his journey and achievements, including his role in the Rail […]
Rail Baltic Estonia and Tariston signed a contract for the construction of a 7 km long mainline section in Rapla County
Rail Baltic Estonia OÜ and Tariston AS signed a contract in Rapla on Tuesday for the construction of the Hagudi-Alu section of the railway line in Rapla County, during which a total of seven kilometres of embankment will be built, together with accompanying facilities and infrastructure. “This is already the fourth main line construction contract […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Agate Pitkeviča
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 […]
Revised solutions for Rail Baltica’s Kaunas-Vilnius section are presented to the public
The public is invited to get acquainted with the revised special plan for the Kaunas-Vilnius section of the Rail Baltica European railway line – the planned areas needed for infrastructure development are being presented to the public. Residents, communities, related organisations and business representatives from Vilnius, Kaunas, Elektrėnai, Jonava, Kaišiadorys, Trakai and neighbouring areas are […]
Rail Baltica’s growing strategic importance: Enhancing transport, security, and peace through cooperation with Ukraine
This week, a Ukrainian delegation visited the Rail Baltica project site at Riga Airport Station as part of the EU4PFM project, which aims to enhance public financial management in Ukraine. The study trip provided the delegation with insights into the management and public procurement processes of large infrastructure projects in Latvia, including Rail Baltica. The […]
Government of Lithuania approves infrastructure development plan for Rail Baltica section from Kaunas to the Polish border
On Wednesday, the Government of Lithuania approved the infrastructure development plan for the Rail Baltica section from Jiesia (Kaunas) to the border with Poland. It was also decided to launch procedures for land acquisition for public needs. “Rail Baltica’s link with Poland is one of the most important parts of the project, as it is […]
Rail Baltica comments on the report conducted by the Supreme Audit Institutions of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania
Rail Baltica has evolved significantly since its 2017 cost-benefit analysis, influenced by inflation, scope expansion, and more accurate data; Rail Baltica’s economic benefits, both direct and induced, are expected to surpass costs and amount in total to 48 billion EUR for the Baltic states; The project actively seeks diverse financial resources, including private investment and […]
Rail Baltica introduces the outcomes of the updated Cost-Benefit Analysis
Rail Baltica is economically viable and expected to generate an economic net present value of 6.6 billion EUR in direct net benefits; Rail Baltica is expected to generate GDP growth from 0,5 to 0,7% contributing 15.5 to 23.5 billion EUR to GDP of the Baltic states; Considering the inflation rate of 40% in the Baltic […]
Cornerstone laid for Rail Baltica Ülemiste passenger terminal
On 29 May the cornerstone was ceremoniously laid for the Rail Baltica Ülemiste Passenger Terminal, which will be named Linda. This modern hub for trains and buses, conveniently connected by tram to the airport, city center, and port, is set to be completed in 2028. The terminal construction, which began last fall, has reached the […]
Rail Baltica and ProRail discuss best practices for railway infrastructure management
Rail Baltica hosted an experience exchange meeting with representatives from ProRail, the Dutch government organization responsible for maintaining and expanding the national railway network infrastructure. The aim was to encourage mutual learning and the exchange of best practices in managing large-scale infrastructure projects. ProRail oversees the Dutch railway infrastructure, managing maintenance, rail capacity allocation, and […]