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LTG Infra advances Rail Baltica extension with new tender for Berčiūnai-Joniškėlis section in Lithuania
LTG Infra announces tender for a new Rail Baltica section, boosting Lithuania’s high-speed rail network and regional connectivity by 2025.
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NewsRail Baltica achieves key milestones in strategic infrastructure development
Rail Baltica achieved key milestones with the "Friends of Rail Baltica" group reaffirming its strategic importance and Latvia approving a phased implementation plan to advance the project's first phase.
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NewsRail Baltica project advances with new construction contract on Estonian segment
Rail Baltica advances with a €67.2 million contract to begin construction on an 8.65km segment between Kangru and Saku, marking a key milestone in the development of Estonia's high-speed rail link.
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NewsEU funds boost Rail Baltica project with €1.4 billion investment
The EU’s Connecting Europe Facility has awarded €1.394 billion to the Rail Baltica project, fast-tracking high-speed rail construction across Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania to strengthen regional connectivity and integration.
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NewsBaltic states launch joint project for unified Rail Baltica management
Latvia, Estonia and Lithuania have launched a joint project with EU support to unify the management and operation of the Rail Baltica railway, aiming to streamline cross-border services and infrastructure funding.
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NewsConstruction advances on Rail Baltica station at Riga Airport
The construction of the Rail Baltica station at Riga Airport is advancing, with the three-story concrete frame completed and elevated viaducts under construction for efficient passenger and traffic flow.
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NewsLithuanian government approves plan for regional stations on Rail Baltica line
The Lithuanian government has approved a plan to develop regional stations along the Rail Baltica line from Kaunas to the Latvian border, enhancing passenger and freight connectivity in the region.
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NewsStudents innovate for sustainable mobility solutions in Rail Baltica project
60 students from Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia developed innovative ideas for enhancing passenger experiences on Rail Baltica's infrastructure through the BUSBaltica training programme focused on sustainable urban mobility solutions.
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NewsRail Baltica Task Force outlines next steps toward 2030 completion
The Rail Baltica Task Force met in Brussels to assess the project's advancements and reaffirm commitment to completing the high-speed rail corridor by 2030, with a focus on cross-border co-operation and EU support.
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NewsBaltic transport ministers urge EU to increase investment in cross-border infrastructure
Baltic Transport Ministers have called for increased EU investment in cross-border infrastructure projects, emphasising the importance of enhancing military mobility and completing key initiatives like Rail Baltica.
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NewsRail Baltica explores public-private partnership model following CEF funding successes
Rail Baltica is advancing its development by exploring a Public-Private Partnership model, inspired by the success of the Porto-Lisbon High-Speed Rail project, to enhance financing and reduce state budget burdens.
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NewsRail Baltica hosts future Changemakers Academy students for two-day experience
Rail Baltica welcomed students from Riga Business School’s Future Changemakers Academy for a two-day event, offering insights into sustainable transportation and the project's regional impact.
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NewsGreenpeace urges greater investment in European rail infrastructure, supports Rail Baltica
Greenpeace's new report calls for increased European rail investment, citing Rail Baltica as a crucial project for enhancing connectivity and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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NewsRail Baltica included in unified European transport corridor
Rail Baltica's inclusion in the unified European transport corridor underscores its strategic importance, enhancing connectivity and co-operation across Europe and with Ukraine.
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ArticleThe people behind the wheel: Emilien Dang’s story, Rail Baltica
For the latest instalment of Global Railway Review’s ‘The people behind the wheel’ series, Emilien Dang, Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and Management Board member at RB Rail AS, reflects on his 25-year career in the railway industry and his significant achievements, including his role in the transformative Rail Baltica project.
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NewsRevised Rail Baltica plans for Kaunas-Vilnius section presented to public
Lithuania unveils refined proposals for the Kaunas-Vilnius Rail Baltica route, inviting public feedback until 9 August 2024, to enhance regional connectivity and infrastructure development.