Karsten Staehr: Rail Baltic – Predicted Failure
Karsten Staehr discusses the challenges facing the Rail Baltic project, which is significantly behind schedule and over budget, moving towards a 'simplified' version.
The head of the Rail Baltic project in Latvia has resigned
The head of the Rail Baltic construction project in Latvia has stepped down amidst the transition to a new leadership at the company responsible for the project.
Leis: Agreement with Latvians that Rail Baltic will be ready by 2030
Estonia's Infrastructure Minister Kuldar Leis confirmed an agreement with Latvia for the Rail Baltic project to be completed by 2030, despite concerns regarding funding and construction issues in Latvia.
LIVE: The Riigikogu has summoned Brussels officials regarding Rail Baltic
The Riigikogu is holding a special committee meeting to discuss the Rail Baltic project, prompted by rising costs and unresolved risks associated with the railway's development.
Live at 13:15: the special commission discusses funding for Rail Baltic
The special committee for state budget control is set to discuss the funding for Rail Baltic, with a live stream of the session available.
Eamets: The construction of Rail Baltic did not get the entire construction market going last year
Construction activity in Estonia saw a modest decline in 2022, despite an increase in residential building, as overall construction volumes dropped by 1.4%.
In Estonia, the cost per kilometer of the Rail Baltic railway is several million euros cheaper than in Latvia
The cost of the Rail Baltic railway construction per kilometer in Estonia is several million euros lower than in Latvia.
What's happening with 'Rail Baltica'? Latvia plans to invest 3.2 to 4.6 times less this year than Lithuania and Estonia
Latvia's investment plans for the 'Rail Baltica' project are significantly lower than those of its Baltic neighbors, raising concerns about the project's progress.
Brussels punishes Latvia for the delay of Rail Baltic
The European Commission is pressuring Latvia to expedite the implementation of the Rail Baltic project, as stated by Vytis Zalimas, head of the Lithuanian railway infrastructure company LTG Infra.
Latvia is struggling with the construction of the Rail Baltic line
Latvia is facing significant challenges in the construction of the Rail Baltic line, with funding only sufficient for 52 kilometers of the railway.
Fingers in the Bottom: Latvia Has Funds Only for 50 Kilometers of Rail Baltic Railway Track Construction
Latvia's government has determined that it currently has funding only for the construction of 52.66 kilometers of the Rail Baltic main line until 2027.
Rail Baltica has entered the construction phase in all three Baltic countries
The Rail Baltica project has transitioned from planning to full-scale construction across all three Baltic states, as confirmed by the CEO of RB Rail, Marko Kivila, during a recent Assembly meeting in Vilnius.
The Ülemiste area is set to see investments worth 500 million euros
The Ülemiste area in Estonia is expected to attract 500 million euros in investments from Tallinna Lennujaam, Rail Baltic Estonia, and Mainor Ülemiste, aimed at developing the area to appeal to international companies and investors.
Michal: the goal is to pressure the Latvians to fulfill their part of the Rail Baltica project
Estonian Prime Minister Kristen Michal emphasized the need to pressure Latvia to complete its obligations for the Rail Baltica project on time and at the agreed capacity.