H. Ruijters. Rail Baltica – a flagship project of EU significance | RBGF 2017

Описание: Herald Ruijters, Director of Investment, Innovative and Sustainable Transport, DG MOVE, Eu Commission, addresses the audience of the Rail Baltica Global Forum 2017, elaborating on the importance of incorporating the Baltic states into the European railway network. Mr. Ruijters draws on numerous examples from the past to prove the necessity of implementing the "Rail Baltica" project and stress the positive impact the whole European community, not just the Baltic States, would have. To hear more of his convincing arguments, watch the video!

About the event

On April 24–25, 2017, the "Rail Baltica Global Forum: Building a New Economic Corridor" was held, gathering more than 500 participants from 18 countries within Europe and beyond. The event, organized by RB Rail AS, was devoted to the development of the project, and the cost-benefit analysis was presented for the first time to the wider public, concluding that the project is economically viable. The global forum also presented an opportunity for potential suppliers to learn about the established procurement procedures and the upcoming tenders in 2017.

About RB Rail AS

RB Rail AS” is a joint venture between the three Baltic States established in October 2014. Holding equal shares in “RB Rail AS” are SIA “Eiropas dzelzceļa līnijas” in Latvia, UAB “Rail Baltica statyba” in Lithuania and OU “Rail Baltic Estonia” in Estonia.
“RB Rail AS” is the central coordinator for the Rail Baltic/Rail Baltica project. The project involves the construction of a high-speed railway infrastructure from Tallinn to the Lithuanian/Polish border. Rail Baltic/Rail Baltica will be an electrified public use rail line, an environmentally friendly and modern form of transportation.

Visit the official website of the Rail Baltica Global Project: http://railbaltica.org/