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Residents of Bauska Region actively participate in information days on Rail Baltica mainline construction
On December 12 and 13, just before the launch of the active phase in the construction of Rail Baltica mainline near Iecava in Bauska region, information days are being organised for residents of the region at Iecava Culture House, giving them an opportunity to ask questions to the Rail Baltica project team and get acquainted with information materials on the mainline construction. The first day of the event has shown a high activity of local residents. On Thursday, December 12, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, the implementer of the Rail Baltica project in Latvia, together with experts from the mainline contractor E.R.B.…
Opening of information days dedicated to construction of Rail Baltica mainline
On Wednesday, December 11, in preparation for the start of the Rail Baltica mainline construction in Bauska region near Iecava, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, the Rail Baltica project implementer in Latvia, together with General Contractor E.R.B. Rail opened information days on the construction of the main line at Iecava Culture House. The project implementers together with the Ministry of Transport, Iecava Municipal Association authority and Bauska Municipality Council, provided information to the cooperation organisations on the mainline construction works scheduled in Iecava for this year and in 2025, as well as presented the construction team. Aivars Okmanis, Head of Bauska Municipality,…
Active construction works on Rail Baltica mainline set to begin soon in Iecava
As preparations for the active construction phase of the Rail Baltica mainline are underway, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, together with the general contractor ERB Rail, will organize informational days about the mainline construction from December 11 to 13 at the Iecava Cultural Center. During these events, local residents and interested parties will have the opportunity to learn more about the construction process and how this infrastructure project will impact the Bauska region and the local community. On 11 December, Rail Baltica’s national implementing body in Latvia – Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas – along with the Ministry of Transport, ERB Rail, the Iecava…
Design completed for Rail Baltica Iecava Maintenance Facility in Latvia
The State Railway Technical Inspectorate has granted final approval for the design of the Rail Baltica Iecava Infrastructure Maintenance Facility, fulfilling all design conditions required for the three construction permits. The Rail Baltica mainline section from Riga to the Lithuanian border has been prioritized, with construction expected to commence in the upcoming months.
ERB Rail is building relationships with local companies and municipalities
In active preparation for the construction of the Rail Baltica main line, ERB Rail JV PS is establishing contacts with local municipalities, the Latvian construction industry and local partners. Cooperation with suppliers will be based on values such as quality, safety, health and environmental protection.
Catherine Trautmann: Rail Baltica is a symbol of equality between the citizens of the EU beyond economic metrics
Mme Catherine Trautmann, the European Coordinator for the North-Sea Baltic Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), which includes Rail Baltica, visited Riga to attend the Rail Baltica mainline kick-off event in Latvia on 21 May 2024. During her visit, she met with the management teams of Rail Baltica delivery organizations and the officials from the relevant ministries to discuss the project’s status and key priorities.
Latvia to commence construction of Rail Baltica mainline
Latvia has reached another milestone in the Rail Baltica project by beginning construction of its mainline. On 21 May the Rail Baltica team, representatives from the European Commission and international partners from France, Italy, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia gathered in Riga. They marked the occasion by sending messages to future generations through a time capsule to be embedded at the construction site.
Contract signed for Rail Baltica mainline construction in Latvia
On 21 December, Rail Baltica national implementer in Latvia, SIA Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, and “E.R.B. Rail JV PS” concluded a contract for the construction of the Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia. The international competition was won by a consortium consisting of Eiffage Génie Civil SAS (France), Budimex S.A. (Poland), and Rizzani de Eccher S.p.A (Italy). Each participant of the joint venture has experience in the construction of strategic infrastructure projects in Europe.
