In a productive discussion, Kitija Gruškevica, Management Board Member of RB Rail, met with Zane Petre, Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia, and Andris Kužnieks, Deputy Head of the European Commission Representation in Latvia. They were joined by Rasmuss Filips Geks, Advisor to the Minister of Transport of Latvia, for a progress update […]
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Rail Baltic Estonia signed an alliance procurement consultancy contract
Rail Baltic Estonia has signed a significant agreement to develop an alliance procurement strategy, which will serve as the basis for the procurement of large-scale Rail Baltica railway construction works. The contract was signed with joint bidders BrainTeam OÜ and Vison Oy. “The Rail Baltica railway must be completed by 2030, and the tight schedule […]
Rail Baltica at Connecting Europe Days: Proud Contributor to Europe’s Sustainable Transportation Network
During the Connecting Europe Days 2024 in Brussels, Belgium, Rail Baltica was represented by all its delivery organizations: the central coordinator, the national implementing bodies, and the responsible ministries. This flagship event for European mobility brought together over 3200 delegates from 80 countries to discuss concrete measures and exchange best practices for creating a sustainable, […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Jānis Eiduks
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 […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Dmitri Garbuzenko
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 […]
Improving Europe’s Connectivity: Rail Baltica and Správa Železnic Discuss High-Speed Rail Agenda for North-East Europe
An exchange visit between Rail Baltica delivery organizations and Správa železnic, the national railway infrastructure manager in the Czech Republic, took place in Riga, Latvia on 18 March. The event aimed to foster collaboration and expertise sharing between the parties involved in the development of high-speed rail projects within North-East Europe. The foundation for this […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Merilin Danquah
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 rooftop ceremony of Rail Baltica at Riga Central Station was celebrated
In February, the highest point of the Rail Baltica Riga Central Railway Station building was reached. This achievement was celebrated through a century-old and significant tradition in construction – the placement of a wreath at the building’s summit. The Rooftop Ceremony allowed the wider public to visit the construction site. On 29 February 2024, the […]
Inaugural Lithuanian and Latvian-Spanish Business Forums: Strengthening Transport Industry Ties Between Baltics and Spain
Two events this week, in Vilnius and Riga, provided opportunities for Spanish business representatives to learn more about the Latvian and Lithuanian transport infrastructure, including recent and planned developments, with a specific emphasis on the Rail Baltica project. These Business Forums served as a platform for establishing connections while gaining valuable insights into the transportation […]
Baltic public opinion survey reveals recognition of Rail Baltica economic impact and prioritizes connectivity needs
For the sixth consecutive year, the annual pan-Baltic survey, conducted by the Rail Baltica project implementers and facilitated by ‘Norstat,’ gathers insights into residents’ attitudes towards Rail Baltica. Delving into awareness, perceptions, and support for Rail Baltica among residents of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, the survey underscores recognition of the project’s economic potential, alongside a […]
Rail Baltica: The People Behind the Vision. Ojārs Daugavietis
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 […]
New construction contracts signed for the Rail Baltica mainline in Estonia
Rail Baltic Estonia signed new construction contracts today for the mainline of the railway in Rapla County. Verston OÜ and Järelpinge Inseneribüroo OÜ, who submitted a joint bid, will begin the construction of the Rail Baltica mainline section in the municipalities of Kohila and Rapla. The total value of the two contracts amounts to 107 […]
Rail Baltica’s role in shaping the future of freight logistics
In the beginning of February, Rail Baltica team actively participated in the LOGY Conference, organized annually by the Finnish Association of Purchasing and Logistics “Revolutionizing Supply Chains – with AI & Sustainability,” bringing together key players in business and logistics to explore sustainable and smart solutions in their activities. The conference, held in Helsinki on […]
Construction agreement for the initial section of the Rail Baltica mainline in Estonia signed
Rail Baltica construction works in Estonia reached a new milestone today as Rail Baltic Estonia signed a contract with joint bidders AS TREV-2 Grupp and AllSpark OÜ for the construction of the first section of the high-speed railway’s mainline in Estonia. “Today will undoubtedly be recorded in Rail Baltica history as one of the most […]
Rail Baltica announced tenders for the construction of nearly 53 kilometers of the railway mainline in Estonia
The construction works for the initial sections of the Rail Baltica railway mainline in Estonia will commence in the spring of 2024. Today, Rail Baltic Estonia, the national implementing body of Rail Baltica in Estonia, announced tenders for the construction of the underlying infrastructure and intersections for the 52.6 kilometers of the mainline. Together with […]