What RB Rail does

RB Rail AS is a Latvian-registered joint-stock company (Reg. No. 40103845025) headquartered in Riga that serves as the central coordinator for the Rail Baltica project, a flagship 870-kilometer European standard-gauge high-speed rail link connecting Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to Poland and the wider European rail network. The company was established in 2014 by the three Baltic state governments and functions as a coordination joint venture rather than a commercial operator; country-level construction is executed by three national implementing bodies — Rail Baltic Estonia, SIA Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL) in Latvia, and LTG Infra in Lithuania — while RB Rail AS centrally manages cross-border procurement, technical standards, design coordination, and stakeholder alignment.

Its core technology stack centers on Building Information Modelling (BIM) and a Common Data Environment (CDE) platform supplied by Asite through public procurement, enabling structured digital information management across the multinational delivery organizations. The product portfolio spans the main 870 km corridor, key intermodal hubs (Riga Central Station and Ülemiste Terminal), and consolidated procurement of critical components including high-speed turnouts (with voestalpine Railway Systems), track sleepers with fastenings, multi-ducts and cable infrastructure, and rail expansion joints.

RB Rail AS does not generate commercial revenue. It is funded predominantly through the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), covering up to 85% of eligible costs, supplemented by Military Mobility envelope funding, the EU Recovery Fund, and national co-financing from the three Baltic states. Recent capital inflows include a EUR 295.5 million EU grant signed in October 2025 and framework agreements totaling over EUR 1.6 billion (superstructure materials plus turnouts) executed in 2026. The project's economics have deteriorated materially: the original EUR 5.8 billion budget has escalated to approximately EUR 24 billion, and completion has slipped from 2025 to roughly 2030, creating both political risk and funding pressure for the coordinating entity.

Name

RB Rail

Legal name

RB Rail AS

Website

https://railbaltica.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Short description

RB Rail AS is the Latvian-registered central coordinator for the Rail Baltica project, a 870 km European standard-gauge high-speed rail link connecting Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to Poland, funded primarily by EU instruments and national co-financing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Rail Infrastructure Coordination

NAICS

Support Activities for Rail Transportation (4882), Support Activities for Rail Transportation (48821)

SIC

Transportation Services (4700)

akta.pro primary industry

Railway Track & Civil Works Construction (Ballast, Slab Track, Alignment) (IMAFAFAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Rail Infrastructure Authorities (Track, Stations, Grade Crossings) (BPAIALAG), Rail Stations & Rail-Adjacent Infrastructure Interfaces (Platforms, Access, Depot Connections) (TLAJADAJ), High-Speed Rail (HSR) Operators (TLAFADAB)

Keywords

• High-speed rail infrastructure
• Cross-border railway coordination
• Rail infrastructure procurement
• Military mobility rail
• European standard gauge

Headquarters

HQ city

Riga

HQ country

Latvia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel

Revenue model

1. EU Infrastructure Funding: Rail Baltica is predominantly financed through the EU's Connecting Europe Facility (CEF), covering up to 85% of total eligible costs, alongside Military Mobility funding and national co-financing from Baltic states. RB Rail AS coordinates the project but does not generate commercial revenue.
2. Grant Agreement Funding: Additional EU grant funding secured through agreements, such as the EUR 295.5 million grant for cross-border railway construction and project management.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

RB Rail AS coordinates the delivery of the Rail Baltica 870-kilometer high-speed rail infrastructure connecting Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with Poland and the wider European rail network, replacing Soviet-era gauge tracks with European standard gauge. It manages cross-border procurement, project governance, and unified technical standards across three national implementing bodies, with framework agreements covering turnout systems, track sleepers, cable infrastructure, and station developments such as Riga Central Station and the Ülemiste International Passenger Terminal.

Product overview

Rail Baltica is a large-scale high-speed rail infrastructure project developed by RB Rail AS, a joint venture coordinating the initiative across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania. The project encompasses the main railway infrastructure (870 km high-speed rail corridor), key station developments including Riga Central Station and Ülemiste Terminal, and consolidated procurement of critical components including turnout systems, track sleepers, and cable infrastructure. Digital platforms like the Asite Common Data Environment support project delivery, while framework agreements valued at EUR 1.13 billion cover superstructure materials. The project integrates military mobility capabilities alongside civilian transport functions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Rail Baltica: The high-speed rail project connecting Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia to the wider European rail network. RB Rail AS is the central coordinator of this multinational infrastructure project.

Products and services

• Rail Baltica High-Speed Railway Infrastructure An 870-kilometer European standard-gauge high-speed rail corridor designed for speeds up to 300 km/h, replacing Soviet-era 1520 mm gauge tracks. Includes dual-use civilian passenger/freight and military mobility capability, targeted for completion around 2030.
• Riga Central Station The new Riga Central railway station in Latvia developed under the Rail Baltica project. The southern section transitioned to 'Power On' commissioning mode in May 2026, with €138.7 million in combined Recovery Fund and state-budget financing. Full passenger services planned once the 1520 mm gauge infrastructure is completed in mid-2028.
• Ülemiste International Passenger Terminal

Quantifiable outcome

• 870 km of high-speed rail connecting Baltic states to European network
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered significant, minor and core.

• Riga Technical University (RTU)significantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026RTU and Rail Baltica co-hosted BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2026 in Riga, bringing together more than 100 railway infrastructure professionals, digitalisation experts, academics and industry representatives from across Europe. The event advances BIM and digital solutions in the rail sector while showcasing Rail Baltica's digital engineering capabilities.
• HaskoningsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Haskoning, international engineering consultancy, organized BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2026 in partnership with ProRail and Banedanmark, hosted by RTU and Rail Baltica.
• ProRailsignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Dutch railway infrastructure manager co-organized BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2026, sharing knowledge and best practices in railway infrastructure delivery and asset management.
• BanedanmarksignificantStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Danish railway infrastructure manager co-organized BIM for Rail Bootcamp 2026, contributing expertise in railway digitalization and asset management.
• Port PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 June 2026Port Polska delegation visited Rail Baltica for a technical workshop on high-speed rail infrastructure, marking ongoing collaboration with Polish port stakeholders.
• voestalpine Railway SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 June 2026voestalpine Railway Systems, global market leader in railway systems, is producing turnout systems for Rail Baltica at their facility in Valčiūnai, Lithuania. Framework agreements signed with national implementers (Rail Baltic Estonia, Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas, LTG Infra) together with RB Rail AS cover components for railway operation. Total framework agreement value up to €473.2 million over seven years for turnout systems and rail expansion joints. First turnouts to be delivered autumn 2026.
• European Union InstitutionscoreOthers · 4 June 2026Rail Baltica in Focus Brussels event engaged EU institutions, Member State Permanent Representations, European Parliament, industry organisations, and media in dialogue about project progress, challenges, and strategic significance.
• AsitecoreTechnology or Integration · 11 March 2026Asite selected through public procurement to supply Common Data Environment (CDE) for Rail Baltica. The platform supports governance, collaboration, and structured information management across Rail Baltica delivery organizations, enabling transparent and efficient information exchange across one of Europe's largest infrastructure programs.
• Intelligent Rail Summit 2024significantGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2024Rail Baltica participated as strategic partner in Intelligent Rail Summit 2024 in Tallinn, organized by ProMedia Group (Dutch publisher of RailTech.com). The event explored latest rail technology and innovation with contributions from Rail Baltica executives including CTO Emilien Dang.
• Rail Baltic EstoniacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational implementing body in Estonia responsible for Rail Baltica construction in Estonia. Part of the three-country joint implementation structure.
• Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas (EDzL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational implementing body in Latvia (SIA 'Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas') responsible for Rail Baltica construction in Latvia.
• LTG InfracoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational implementing body in Lithuania responsible for Rail Baltica construction in Lithuania.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ProRail: Dutch national rail infrastructure manager and a Rail Baltica knowledge partner (co-organized BIM for Rail Bootcamp). Comparable as an established European rail infrastructure manager handling track, signaling, and station interfaces — the operational model RB Rail is moving toward post-construction.
• Banedanmark: Danish national rail infrastructure manager and a Rail Baltica BIM partner. Comparable as a mature European rail infrastructure authority with responsibility for rail network asset management and digitalization — a model for RB Rail's eventual operating mandate.
• Network Rail: The UK rail infrastructure manager operating Britain's rail network. Comparable as a large-scale European rail infrastructure authority managing track, signaling, and stations — provides a benchmark for the operating model RB Rail AS may evolve into after construction completion.
• DB Netz AG: Deutsche Bahn's rail infrastructure subsidiary, the largest rail network operator in Europe. Comparable as a broad incumbent managing extensive rail track and station infrastructure — illustrates the scale and operating scope Rail Baltica will ultimately integrate with.
• SNCF Réseau: French national rail infrastructure manager within the SNCF group, responsible for the French rail network including TGV high-speed lines. Comparable as the operator of an established European HSR network and a benchmark for high-speed rail operations and access charging models relevant to Rail Baltica's post-construction phase.
• Adif (Administrador de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias): Spanish national rail infrastructure manager, owner and operator of Spain's HSR network (AVE). Comparable as a European national rail infrastructure authority with extensive high-speed rail assets and the institutional capability to manage a large, modern HSR network — a potential benchmark for Rail Baltica's eventual operational structure.

Direct peers

• Telt (Tunnel Euralpin Lyon Turin): The Franco-Italian binational promoter responsible for the Lyon-Turin cross-border high-speed rail base tunnel. Closest structural analog to RB Rail AS: a dedicated coordinating entity for a large-scale, EU-co-funded, cross-border high-speed rail project requiring multi-government alignment.
• HS2 Ltd: The UK government-owned company responsible for developing and delivering the High Speed 2 railway. Comparable as a state-sponsored special-purpose vehicle coordinating a major high-speed rail build program with multi-stakeholder delivery and public funding dependency.

Regional players

• LTG Infra: Lithuanian national rail infrastructure implementer and partner within the Rail Baltica delivery structure. Comparable as a Baltic regional rail infrastructure body directly responsible for executing Rail Baltica's Lithuanian section, sharing the same regulatory and technical environment as RB Rail.
• Rail Baltic Estonia: Estonian national implementing body for Rail Baltica. Directly comparable as a national rail infrastructure delivery entity operating under the same multinational coordination model, focused on the Estonian segment of the corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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