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 […]
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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 […]
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 […]
Representatives of Swedish design company Tyréns discussed plans and progress of Rail Baltica project in Lithuania
Executives from Tyréns, one of Sweden’s largest design companies, and its Lithuanian branch have visited the Rail Baltica construction sites. The meeting with representatives of LTG Infra, the company implementing Rail Baltica in Lithuania, have discussed the ongoing and planned works. LTG Infra is currently focusing on securing design capacity and invites both Lithuanian and […]
Two international consortia declared successful in Rail Baltica’s main line construction procurement in Estonia
The construction procurement for the mainline of Rail Baltica’s Estonian section has reached a significant milestone: two international consortia have been declared successful. Upon contract signing, these consortia will implement the construction of two major sections of the international high-speed railway. This step ensures full contractual coverage of the Estonian passenger mainline, bringing Rail Baltica […]
Rail Baltica construction reaches Pärnumaa
The construction of Rail Baltica in Estonia has reached a significant milestone as Rail Baltic Estonia and AS Tariston signed a contract this morning for the construction of the first section of the main route in Pärnumaa, the Selja-Tootsi segment. The 15.8-kilometer stretch marks the first time that the international high-speed railway project has entered […]
From Tallinn to Warsaw: Rail Baltica’s progress in Poland strengthens high-speed connectivity across Europe
In the Rail Baltica project, envisioned as a seamless corridor stretching from Warsaw to Tallinn, Poland plays a crucial role as a strategic partner, serving as the gateway connecting Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with the broader European rail network. While work on Rail Baltica has been progressing in all three Baltic countries, with 43% of […]
Rail Baltica announces procurement plan for 2025
To keep potential suppliers and partners informed about procurement priorities for 2025, the Rail Baltica global project is providing a comprehensive overview of ongoing and upcoming procurement activities. These procurements focus on essential services that drive the advancement of the Rail Baltica project, covering key areas such as superstructure construction, environmental assessments, and design work […]
Rail Baltica global project progress in 2025
The project’s importance has been elevated with its inclusion in not one, but two critical European Transport Corridors. By uniting the Baltic, Black, and Aegean Seas, and extending connections to Ukraine and Moldova, Rail Baltica emerges not only as a key to regional connectivity but as a vital instrument for Europe’s reconstruction ambitions in Ukraine. […]
Rail Baltica is seen as crucial for military mobility by the Baltic residents
A recent Baltic survey reveals that a significant number of residents recognize the importance of the Rail Baltica project for enhancing military mobility and national security in the region. 60% of respondents in Latvia, 52% in Estonia, and 72% in Lithuania believe that military mobility is the most important reason for the construction of this […]
Rail Baltica submits new funding application for the Connecting Europe Facility call
The Rail Baltica global project coordinator has submitted a funding application for the latest Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) call in this budget period, outlining plans for further infrastructure developments across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with a total value exceeding €325 million. “The competition for this Connecting Europe Facility funding call is incredibly strong. However, we […]
Agreement signed for additional funding to continue Rail Baltica construction
The Rail Baltica joint venture RB Rail AS has announced the signing of two new agreements under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), which will greatly accelerate the implementation of the Rail Baltica project. The funding provides 1.394 billion euros, including about 1.163 billion euros from the CEF and 231 million euros in co-financing from the […]
Rail Baltica viaduct construction underway at RIX Riga Airport
As the construction of the Rail Baltica station and related infrastructure at Riga Airport continues, work is underway on the viaducts in both directions from the future passenger terminal building. To ensure smooth traffic flow and passenger movement, the Rail Baltica railway line at the airport will be elevated on a viaduct. Next milestone has […]
Rail Baltica launches Lithuania’s first information centre at Kaunas Railway Station
Today, the first Rail Baltica Information Centre in Lithuania was opened at Kaunas Railway station. The centre aims to provide up-to-date information on the ongoing Rail Baltica project, which is set to revolutionize rail transport in the Baltic region, its benefits and future phases. With the construction of the high-speed railway line, Kaunas International Station […]