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An ÖBB Cityjet regional train stands at Matrei am Brenner station beside freight wagons in an Alpine setting.

03.08.2026

Brenner Line Reopens as Regular Train Services Return

Start-branded double-deck regional train at Hamburg Central Station

03.08.2026

DB Regio integrates Start Deutschland from 1 August

A Greater Anglia Class 745/1 Stansted Express train at London Liverpool Street station.

03.08.2026

Stansted Express Overnight Trial Tops 1,000 Journeys

New Riga Central Station completes its southern glass façade and roof as work advances on three platforms and internal systems.

23.07.2026

New Riga Central Station Completes Its Southern Façade

New Riga Central Station has reached its designed architectural form after workers completed the southern façade and glazed roof, while main construction on three passenger platforms is also complete.
Construction site of the Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris River

24.06.2026

Neris Bridge contract termination on Rail Baltica

Neris Bridge contract termination follows LTG Infra’s decision to end its agreement with general contractor Rizzani de Eccher for the Rail Baltica railway bridge across the Neris River.
Rail Baltica turnouts production starts

17.06.2026

Rail Baltica turnouts production starts in Valčiūnai

Rail Baltica turnouts production has reached a symbolic launch point at the voestalpine Railway Systems site in Valčiūnai, Lithuania, with high-speed and standard turnouts to be produced for the future high-speed line.
Rail Baltica progress shows 267 km ready

09.06.2026

Rail Baltica progress reaches 43% of first phase

Rail Baltica progress came under review in Brussels as representatives of European institutions, member states, the European Parliament, industry bodies, and the Rail Baltica community met to assess the project’s current status.
Riga Central Station power supply advances

04.06.2026

Riga Central Station power supply enters decisive stage

Riga Central Station power supply testing is moving the new station closer to operation, as Rail Baltica’s Latvian project enters a critical systems phase in the southern section of the building.
Rail Baltica regional stations move ahead in Lithuania

25.05.2026

€9.1M Rail Baltica Contract Propels Lithuanian Regional Hub Modernization

Rail Baltica regional stations in Lithuania are entering a new project stage after LTG Infra signed two contracts for infrastructure design and construction supervision.
Rail Baltica regional trains: tender and fleet plans

23.05.2026

Rail Baltica regional trains planned across Baltics

Rail Baltica regional trains are planned for Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania. The three countries are preparing to purchase up to 20 units.
Variable-gauge technology in Lithuania’s rail review

19.05.2026

Variable-gauge technology weighed for Rail Baltica

Variable-gauge technology is being examined by Lithuania’s Ministry of Transport and Communications and LTG Group. The review concerns possible future connections to the Rail Baltica standard-gauge network.
Rail Baltica fiscal analysis points to state budget returns

17.04.2026

Rail Baltica fiscal analysis points to state budget returns

The Rail Baltica fiscal analysis indicates the project remains financially workable. Under a conservative scenario, each EUR spent on building the railway line returns 19 to 21 cents to state budgets.
Rail Baltica regional train fleet tender opens

20.03.2026

Rail Baltica regional train fleet tender opens in Baltics

The Rail Baltica regional train fleet tender has been launched by the Baltic passenger rail operators. It has been published in the Estonian Public Procurement Register.
Rail Baltica procurement expands with supply deals

09.03.2026

Rail Baltica procurement enters new infrastructure phase

Rail Baltica procurement has entered a new stage. Several framework agreements for railway infrastructure components and railway superstructure materials were signed or completed.

24.02.2026

Rail Baltica energy subsystem design consultation in Latvia, Lithuania

RB Rail has opened a market consultation for Rail Baltica energy subsystem design work in Latvia and Lithuania. The company is inviting suppliers and industry specialists to review draft procurement materials and share recommendations, according to Rail Baltica.