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The updated cost-benefit analysis confirms the economic viability of the Rail Baltica project, expecting it to generate a net economic benefit of €6.6 billion. The additional indirect impact is estimated to range from €15.5 billion to €23.5 billion, including aspects such as military mobility, environmental sustainability, social equity and supply chain impacts. The project has evolved significantly since the last review in 2017, including new stations and infrastructure elements in Lithuania. The pandemic, the war in Ukraine and a 40% rise in inflation have also impacted the cost of the project, which is now estimated at €15.3 billion for completion by 2030.

JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and Huawei Technologies Kazakhstan completed the first stage of modernization of data networks by introducing SD-WAN technology. This technology connects the main office in Astana with 16 of the largest railway departments in Kazakhstan, providing centralized monitoring of the status of network devices and communication channels, high performance and optimal routing of services.

Ctirad Klimanek, Managing Partner of RAILVIS.com, shared the idea that in the field of European rail logistics, several exemplary models and innovative approaches set benchmarks for the development of the industry. For example, Italy stands out for its regional policy requiring rail connections for warehouses, thereby significantly increasing intermodal transport volumes.