Rail Baltica

Press release - European Parliament updates trans-European transport network guidelines

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Thursday, April 25, 2024
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European Parliament updates trans-European transport network guidelines

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  • European Parliament updates trans-European transport network guidelines
    - Major transport links to finish by 2030
    - Cut transport infrastructure ties with Russia and focus on Ukraine
    - Create better conditions for military mobility along major EU roads and railways
    On Wednesday, MEPs endorsed updated plans to complete major trans-European transport projects, such as cross-border roads, railways, bridges and tunnels, by the end of 2030.
  • Major transport infrastructure projects on the core TEN-T network should be completed by the end of 2030, to secure a comprehensive network by the end of 2050.
  • Major European airports (processing more than 12 million annual passengers) will be connected to the trans-European railway network.
  • AT) said: “The regulation will enable rail transport to compete with road transport, if it is implemented as foreseen.

Esri Collaborates with RB Rail AS to Build Sustainable Rail Infrastructure in EU

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Thursday, August 18, 2022
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An ongoing electric rail infrastructure project in the region, Rail Baltica's purpose is to provide sustainable passenger and freight service between participating countries and improve rail connections between central and northern Europe.

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  • An ongoing electric rail infrastructure project in the region, Rail Baltica's purpose is to provide sustainable passenger and freight service between participating countries and improve rail connections between central and northern Europe.
  • The system will also serve as a foundation for implementing the Rail Baltica digital twin, a virtual model of the railway's entire operational infrastructure.
  • Good quality and structured data are key components for assuring sustainable operations of the Rail Baltica digital infrastructure, and Esri's ArcGIS solutions can help us get there."
  • "Enabling these large international projects to create location-intelligent digital twins is a big step toward building a sustainable European infrastructure network."

Estonia: European support for Estonian railway upgrade

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Wednesday, June 3, 2020
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The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 95 million, 25-year tenor, loan agreement with the Estonian national railway company Eesti Raudtee.

Key Points: 
  • The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a EUR 95 million, 25-year tenor, loan agreement with the Estonian national railway company Eesti Raudtee.
  • The upgrade to the Estonian railway network signed today, as well as realising the Rail Baltica, will deliver travellers a modern, safe and green alternative to the car.
  • Estonian Railways plays an important part here and continues to be a close and much appreciatedpartner for the European Commission.
  • Estonian Railways Ltd is a state-owned company operating since 1870 and it is responsible for railway administration related tasks.