Rail BalticaGlobal Forum 2019

Rail Baltica –a new platform for development

Agnis Driksna

Director of Development and

Communication Department

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Project progress

LatviaBaltic States

• Full commitment = Consistentprogress

• Detailed Technical Design ongoing

• Archeological studies completed

• Stakeholders = partners

• One Voice = State, Municipalities, Implementers, Society

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RigaCentral Terminal

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Riga Central Terminal

• Riga = Baltic Central Transport Hub

• The backbone for passenger mobility

• Connectivity that benefits passengers

• «Last mile»

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2019 - Procurement

2020 - Technical design

2021 – Constructionstarted

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RigaInternational Airport Terminal

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Rail Baltica - Riga International Airport Terminal

• The first design contract in the Baltic States

• Technical challenges: first BIM, first NoBo and first verification

• Rail to Air

LatviaBaltic States

Rail Baltica station

2018 - Contract signed

2019 - Technical design

2020 – Constructionstarted

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RigaLand Acquisition

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Land Acquisition

• Land acquisition ongoing

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• Priority sections where construction will be started

LatviaBaltic States

• To find tools for acceleration

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UsersBe involved today

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From:

Do we need this?

Users

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To:

Criticism to be changed to active involvement

Constructive dialogue

Users

Find solutions

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Result:

Solutions found

Users

Expectations met

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StakeholdersDevelopment plans and synergy

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Will project be implemented?

Stakeholders

From:

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Recognized opportunities

To:

Stakeholders

Action

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Harmonized mobility and urban development

Result:

Stakeholders

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SuppliersMarket opportunities

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Unexplored region

Suppliers

Limited experience in cross-border project development

Business environment is constantly changing

From:

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One of the fastest growing regions in EU

Suppliers

Public procurements and technical requirements according to EU standards

To:

Find and involve local partners

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Professional cooperation

Suppliers

Business development in a new region

Satisfaction

Result:

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MunicipalitiesFrom passive observer to active participant

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Why here?

Municipalities

From:

What’s in it for me?

What will it take from me?

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Recognize opportunities

Clear strategy and territorial planning

Be ready to contribute

To:

Municipalities

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Opportunities implemented

Increased mobility, connectivity and quality of life

Result:

Municipalities

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EDZLBaltic States are closer than ever

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Baltic States are closer than ever

Three national projects

Challenging Implementation model

Limited information

From:

To:

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Baltic States are closer than ever

One Global Project

Strong cooperation and trust among implementers

Clear vision for development

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Result:

Baltic States are closer than ever

Pan–Baltic connectivity

Platform for development

Infrastructure for passenger and business needs

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Thank You for your attention