Baltic operators pool train buy
Elron, Vivi and LTG Link set up a joint procurement framework for up to 20 European-gauge electric regional trains for Rail Baltica, starting with five for Estonia and test deliveries targeted for 2029. The cross-border framework highlights efficient joint-buy models and long-lead delivery timelines for regional rolling stock programs. (x.com)
The tender was formally launched in Tallinn on 18 March 2026 and published in the Estonian public procurement register with a submission deadline of 4 May 2026. (railjournal.com) Specifications in the procurement call require 25 kV AC electric multiple units built for 1,435 mm standard gauge with a maximum speed of 200 km/h and a maximum train length of 106 metres. (railway-news.com) Capacity and interior requirements mandate a minimum of about 200 seats per train, a 2+2 standard-class layout with 15–20% of capacity in a 1+2 business-class configuration, and a family/quiet area defined in the tender. (railjournal.com) Onboard systems and accessibility items specified include ERTMS Level 2 onboard equipment, at least two toilets, a minimum of 20 bicycle spaces, four wheelchair spaces, and a catering area with a vending machine for hot drinks. (railjournal.com) Lithuania’s transport minister reported that 114 kilometres of European-gauge Rail Baltica track are already under construction in Lithuania, and the procurement announcement accompanies a wider push to prepare rolling stock for the corridor. (railbaltica.org) The public notice frames this purchase as part of a series of cross‑border, joint procurements for Rail Baltica infrastructure (tracks and electrification) intended to cut costs and ensure technical compatibility across the corridor. (lsm.lv)
