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December 8, 2025 | Main line

Mott MacDonald to lead Ireland’s Connect upgrade project

Project focuses on electrification of main lines from Dublin to Cork and Limerick.

October 24, 2025 | Financial

Rail Baltica proceeds in Lithuania as EU funding agreement signed

Two construction contracts have been awarded for 114km of the route in Lithuania.

July 30, 2025 | High-speed

EIB provides €875m for Portuguese high-speed line

Financing and concession agreements signed for first section of Porto - Lisbon line from Porto to Oiã.

July 17, 2025 | Europe

Infrastructure investment funding increased in draft EU budget

Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) allocated €81.4bn in 2028-34 budget.

February 12, 2025 | Infrastructure

Croatia invites bids for €620m line upgrade

The upgrade of the 83km Dugo Selo - Novska line is described as the country’s largest-ever rail project.

August 22, 2024 | Infrastructure

PPP model explored for Rail Baltica project

Project delivery company RB Rail reports strong interest from potential investors.

July 18, 2024 | Financial

Rail scoops €5.7bn in EU grants

The majority of funding from the EC’s latest Connecting Europe Facility has been allocated to rail projects.

July 17, 2024 | Financial

Rail Baltica nets EU funding boost

RB Rail confirms €1.2bn allocation from the Connecting Europe Facility.

June 11, 2024 | Infrastructure

Rail Baltica’s first phase cost rises to €15.3bn

New sources of funding under exploration as work starts on main line in Latvia.

January 30, 2024 | Freight

EU funds freight capacity enhancements for military traffic

A total of €807m is being provided for 38 upgrade projects.

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