European Commission sets key milestones for rail BalticaJuly 10, 2025The European Commission has adopted an implementing decision setting out key milestones and deadlines for the completion of rail Baltica.Unanimously supported by all Member States, this decision marks a major step toward fully integrating Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania into the European Railway network by 2030.rail Balticais a priority TEN-T project connecting Poland, the Baltic States, and Finland indirectly, with links to Ukraine. Using the European standard gauge, it creates a new NorthSouth rail corridor in the Baltic region, fully integrating it into the EU network. The project boosts regional travel, freight efficiency, sustainable transport, and supports EU-NATO military mobility.Highlighting the projects strategic importance, European Coordinator Catherine Trautmann stated: rail Baltica will make it easier for people and goods to travel between the Baltic States and to the rest of the EU. The EU will grow together more closely, for leisure travel, for economic development, and for our common security. In the current geopolitical environment, building rail Baltica is a necessity.Marko Kivila, Chairperson and CEO of RB rail AS, welcomed the decision, stating: This is a good signal of the European Unions commitment to supporting rail Baltica as a strategic Railway transport initiative. It provides us with legal clarity to move forward. While the ambition remains high, we recognize the challenges ahead and are actively exploring alternative strategies to secure the necessary resources. Accelerated decision-making and sustainable financing are now critical to ensure we deliver on this commitment.The European Commission has endorsed rail Balticas phased construction plan. Pending unanimous EU Member State approval, the first phase aims to complete a single-track, electrified line from Tallinn to the Lithuania-Poland border by 2030. The full double-track network will follow, depending on funding, with emphasis on connecting key transport hubs. This highlights the urgent need for sustained investment.Share on:RECOMMENDED EVENT: