To keep potential suppliers and partners informed about procurement priorities for 2025, the Rail Baltica global project is providing a comprehensive overview of ongoing and upcoming procurement activities.
These procurements focus on essential services that drive the advancement of the Rail Baltica project, covering key areas such as superstructure construction, environmental assessments, and design work for specific infrastructure elements and facilities. Several procurements have already been initiated, including the design for Soodevahe-Muuga and the Rail Baltica Muuga freight terminal (Phase II), the design of the Lemme River railway bridge, and the design of eco-ducts at Loigu, Treimani, and Piiri. Additionally, the Pärnu-Kabli Environmental Impact Assessment within the design section has been launched, along with internal audit services for 2025-2026 and other procurements supporting project implementation across the three Baltic states.
Aiga Benfelde, Acting Head of the Procurement Department at RB Rail, highlighted the significance of market engagement in the upcoming procurement process. She emphasized that with a network of over 400 companies, early and proactive engagement with the market is crucial. “Open communication and collaboration with potential partners are key to achieving a successful procurement outcome. Rail Baltica team is committed to engaging with the market well in advance of the formal procurement process, ensuring transparency at every stage. We encourage all qualified and interested businesses to reach out and explore potential opportunities.”
For a more comprehensive look at upcoming procurements, including information on contracting authorities and expected start dates, please visit the official Rail Baltica website: Rail Baltica Procurements.
November 2024 marked a financial milestone for Rail Baltica, with an additional €1.4 billion secured from the Connecting Europe Facility. In total, the project has now secured more than €4 billion, with up to 85% of the eligible costs funded by the CEF and the remaining amount co-financed by the Baltic states. This year, the project aims to further increase this funding by applying for an additional EU financing call of more than €300 million. Meanwhile, alternative financing options, including public-private partnerships, are actively being explored.
About Rail Baltica
Rail Baltica is one of Europe's largest high-speed infrastructure projects, aiming to establish a modern and sustainable rail link that connects the Baltic States of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with the European rail network. It is also a part of the trans-European transport corridor.
Rail Baltica will be a fully electrified, double-track railway with a standard gauge of 1435 mm and will be equipped with ERTMS (European Rail Traffic Management System) and designed to meet European standards. With a design speed of 249 km/h, Rail Baltica will significantly reduce travel times between the Baltic States and major European cities. It will serve as a modern infrastructure for passenger, freight, and military mobility, promoting accessibility and facilitating business, tourism, and cultural exchange. Additionally, the project will enhance the Baltic region's position as a vital transit hub, fostering stronger trade connections and promoting regional cooperation.
About RB Rail AS
RB Rail AS is a multinational joint venture of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania established to lead and coordinate the implementation of the Rail Baltica Global Project, the first infrastructure development project of this scale in the Baltic region. More about Rail Baltica global project: www.railbaltica.org
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