Rail Baltica will be participating in InnoTrans 2024, the world’s leading transport and infrastructure exhibition, taking place from September 24-27 in Berlin, Germany. This year’s event focuses on the future of mobility, an area where Rail Baltica is driving innovation and boosting connectivity across the Baltic region and beyond. To learn more about Rail Baltica's presence at InnoTrans 2024, visit Rail Baltica stand at Hall A, CityCube, Stand #820.
Held biennially, InnoTrans is the premier global platform for showcasing the latest developments in transport technology, infrastructure, and innovation. With over 2,700 exhibitors from 56 countries and over 137,000 visitors in 2022, the event continues to be a vital hub for industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators.
The Rail Baltica global project team, representing RB Rail (the central coordinator), along with Rail Baltic Estonia, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas (Latvia), LTG Infra (Lithuania), and relevant ministries, will share insights into the latest developments in the Rail Baltica project. This will include updates on construction progress, upcoming partner engagement opportunities, and advancements in railway subsystems such as electrification, control-command, and signaling. The team will also discuss the project's digitalization efforts and provide additional information on specific global and country-based updates, as well as market engagement strategies.
“Participating in InnoTrans provides us with a valuable opportunity to engage with current and potential partners, suppliers, and peer projects from around the globe. Rail Baltica is at a pivotal stage, with critical decisions being made that will shape the project’s future trajectory. A key focus is also on securing funding, including attracting private investment. It is encouraging that Rail Baltica remains a top priority among Europe's transport infrastructure initiatives. This platform, which brings together the industry's largest players and showcases the latest technologies and trends, enables us to refine our operational strategies, gain insights, and forge new connections," said Marko Kivila, interim CEO at RB Rail AS.
In 2024, the project is gradually transitioning from the design phase to the construction phase. Currently, construction contracts have been signed for nearly 400 km of the Rail Baltica route, with active work already underway in Estonia and Lithuania, and construction of the main line set to begin in Latvia later this year. By the end of 2024, Rail Baltica plans to award construction contracts for over 100 km in Estonia, while Lithuania prepares to issue tenders for sections between Kaunas and the Latvian border. Additionally, key system-wide procurements are progressing, including the final stages of the energy subsystems contract and the tender for control-command and signaling.
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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