RB Rail AS has submitted a funding application from CEF Transport calls for proposals, outlining plans for further infrastructure developments across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, with a total value exceeding EUR 325 million.
“The competition for this Connecting Europe Facility funding call is incredibly strong. However, we remain optimistic about a positive outcome, as this financing is critical for accelerating Rail Baltica’s construction progress across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. Securing this funding will help us take significant steps toward completing this vital infrastructure, which connects the Baltics to the European rail network and strengthens regional connectivity,” Marko Kivila, interim CEO of RB Rail AS, said.
The funding application from CEF covers construction activities for more than 48 km of rail sections and other structures.
In Estonia, the application includes the construction of a 10.1 km double-track embankment from Kärpla to Selja, involving construction work for the railway substructure and civil engineering structures.
In Latvia, the focus is on the next phase of construction on the southern section of the Rail Baltica mainline, from the Lithuanian border to Salaspils. This includes the construction of 14.2 km of railway embankments. Additionally, the application includes the first phase of technical design for the Rail Baltica electrification project in the section from the Latvian – Lithuanian border to Upeslejas, as well as support measures for project implementation.
In Lithuania, the scope focuses on several strategic elements, including the three structures in the Kaunas urban node railway mainline section, full-scope ENE technical design from the Latvian border to the Polish border, design of regional stations, and executive design services. The plan also includes land acquisition for 30% of the section between the Polish border and the Kaunas urban node.
The project has already secured over EUR 4 billion in co-financing, with significant contributions from the EU and member states. To address rising costs driven by inflation, Rail Baltica is exploring new funding mechanisms, including concession-based procurements and leveraging EU military mobility funds.
Recently, CINEA announced that 258 funding application from CEF have been submitted requesting over EUR 9.5 billion. Results are expected by July 2025, with funding agreements finalized in the fall.
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