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February 11, 2025 | Main line

Baltic states launch inter-capital connection

It is now possible to travel from Vilnius via Riga to Tallinn in the same day thanks to the introduction of a coordinated timetable.

December 17, 2024 | Freight

LTG Cargo orders electric locomotives from Stadler

Contract for 17 six-axle locomotives includes option for 17 more.

November 6, 2024 | Financial

European funding agreements signed for Rail Baltica project

European Union is providing €1.16bn via the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF).

August 22, 2024 | Infrastructure

PPP model explored for Rail Baltica project

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

August 12, 2024 | Policy

Lithuania exits 1520mm-gauge wagon pool

LTG Cargo takes further step towards refocusing its business on western Europe.

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.

April 29, 2024 | Financial

Lithuania secures passenger fleet loans

Nordic Investment Bank and European Investment Bank will lend LTG Link €200m for 15 new trains.

December 22, 2023 | Main line

Latvia - Lithuania passenger link ready to launch

Riga - Vilnius rail tickets sell out well ahead of December 27 launch.

October 12, 2023 | Analysis

Rail Baltica moves into the construction phase

With another major tranche of European Union funding secured, RB Rail is working to start construction of priority sections of the Rail Baltica main line in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia this year. Robert Preston reports.

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