Rail Baltic Estonia has launched an infrastructure tender worth up to €932 million to build the Rail Baltica main line - a project of key strategic importance for the entire European rail network. As the missing link in Europe's north-south connectivity, Rail Baltica will create a seamless economic and mobility corridor that will strengthen the links between the Baltic States, Finland, Central Europe and beyond.
Two contracts to build the railway between Ülemiste and Pärnu and Pärnu and the Latvian border will be awarded. Rail Baltica is more than just a rail link. It is a key component of Europe's efforts to increase transport efficiency, improve accessibility and strengthen economic competitiveness.
“Rail Baltica is more than a regional project; it connects Estonia and the Baltic states to Europe’s extensive rail network, creating new opportunities for economic growth and improving mobility across the continent. While we often discuss Rail Baltica in terms of passenger and freight transport, its role as a strategic backbone for military mobility on NATO’s Eastern flank has become increasingly significant given on-going Russia’s aggressive war in Ukraine,“ said Vladimir Svet, Estonia’s Minister of Infrastructure.
The construction of the main line will take place in several stages. The development phase is scheduled to run from the third quarter of 2025 to the second quarter of 2026, followed by the construction phase from 2026 to the end of 2030.
