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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.

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.

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.

April 3, 2025 | Infrastructure

Rail Baltica signalling tender proceeds

Detailed negotiations are taking place with the four consortia shortlisted for the contract in summer 2023.

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.

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.

October 18, 2023 | Financial

RB Rail and EU sign €928m funding agreement

Combined with national co-financing from the three Baltic States, the total funding will exceed €1.1bn.

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