\u201cThe significance of the Rail Baltica project in ensuring a fast and reliable connection for the Baltic region with Western Europe is particularly high in the current geopolitical conditions. The delivery of our shared ambition is to ensure a cross-border connection during the first phase of the Rail Baltica project by 2030, including the integration of Riga. Thus, the construction of the mainline is a top priority. We have undertaken the necessary preliminary work to hand over the subsequent tasks to experienced builders. I wish success and achievement to our partner teams from France, Italy and Poland!\u201d explains minister of Transport of Latvia Kaspars Bri\u0161kens.<\/p>\n
\u201cRail Baltica brings us a step closer to the \u201cEurope of trains\u201d mentioned by French President Emmanuel Macron, that we are building, for a concrete, powerful, sustainable, and united Europe. It is an honour for France to be able to showcase the knowledge and expertise of its industrial champions in the rail sector, together with Latvian and European partners,\u201d said Minister of Foreign Trade of France Franck Riester.<\/p>\n
The joint venture ERB Rail JV, employed by the Rail Baltica national implementing body in Latvia \u2013 Eiropas Dzelzce\u013ca l\u012bnijas will oversee the construction of approximately 230 km of the mainline railway. This includes 175 engineering structures, 11 animal crossings, 42 viaducts, 81 road bridges, and 32 rail bridges.<\/p>\n
\u201cLatvia starts mainline construction with considerable experience under the belt \u2013 we build on the experience of construction in RIX Riga Airport and Riga Central Hub sections, and have a calibre of partners \u2013 Contractor, Engineer \u2013 to tackle this next project phase with confidence,\u201d underlays Chairman of the Management Board of Eiropas Dzelzce\u013ca l\u012bnijas \u0112riks Di\u013cevs.<\/p>\n
The commencement of construction on the Rail Baltica mainline marks a significant milestone, demonstrating the project\u2019s progress and making it more tangible. \u201cThis year, over 150 km of the Rail Baltica mainline will be under construction. While many milestones remain to be achieved and challenges to be faced, the success of the next phases will hinge on the collaboration between the various project partners and contractors involved. I extend my best wishes for success to our newly onboarded partner and all the teams,\u201d says interim Chairperson of the Management Board of RB Rail AS Marko Kivila.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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