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June 12, 2026 | Europe

Rail Baltica publishes first network statement

First version of the statement provides prospective operators with key details of the new standard-gauge line to connect the three Baltic states with Poland.

March 18, 2026 | Fleet

Operators launch Rail Baltica regional fleet procurement

Elron, Vivi, and LTG Link will jointly order up to 20 EMUs to operate on new 1435mm-gauge line.

January 22, 2026 | Financial

Rail Baltica launches design and construction tenders

Bids invited for design of 54km Lithuanian section and new depot in Estonia.

December 8, 2025 | Europe

Baltic States to dismantle cross-border rail links to Russia and Belarus?

Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia are considering measures to fortify their respective borders.

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.

October 7, 2025 | Infrastructure

Rail Baltica tracklaying starts in Lithuania

Work on the 8.8km Šveicarija - Žeimiai section is due for completion by the end of this year.

September 19, 2025 | Infrastructure

Rail Baltica electrification contract signed

Contract worth €1.77bn awarded to Spanish consortium of Cobra and Elecnor.

August 22, 2025 | Infrastructure

Loss of Russian transit traffic hits Estonian Railways

Infrastructure manager expected to remain loss-making until at least 2030.

May 22, 2025 | Europe

Construction contract signed for Tallinn’s Rail Baltica terminal

The new station in Tallinn’s Ülemiste district will serve as the northern terminus of the new standard-gauge railway.

May 19, 2025 | Infrastructure

Estonia signs key Rail Baltica construction contracts

Construction of the entire Estonian section of the new railway is now under contract, but the project is facing delays.

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