SJSC “Latvijas dzelzceļš” (LDz) invites candidates to participate in the open tender “Modernization of Railway Infrastructure in the Torņakalns–Imanta: Construction (Design and Construction Works).” The aim of the announced procurement is to implement the first phase of the 1520 mm gauge railway connection from Riga Central Station to Riga Airport (RIX) by modernizing and constructing the existing railway and passenger infrastructure in the Torņakalns–Imanta section.
The procurement is announced within the framework of the projects “RIX-RCS-Ogre” and “Modernization of Railway Passenger Infrastructure.” The objective of these projects is to promote mobility for residents of Latvia, including the regions. These projects continue LDz’s efforts to renew the electrified railway line — advancing both the modernization of the overhead contact line and upgrading passenger platforms to ensure they are accessible and user-friendly for all passengers. Furthermore, the “RIX-RCS-Ogre” project will enable passengers from Latvia’s regions, as well as from Lithuania and Estonia, to reach Riga Airport by train with a single transfer.
Within the scope of the procurement, works will include the reconstruction/construction of the railway contact network and power supply system, the signaling subsystem, and the construction of elevated passenger platforms accessible to all social groups, equipped with comfortable and functional infrastructure — shelters, benches, bicycle racks, announcement systems, etc. Passenger infrastructure will be modernized at Torņakalns and Zasulauks stations, as well as at Imanta and Depo stops. Depending on available funding, a new stop “Āgenskalns” may also be constructed.
Interested parties are invited to review the procurement documentation and submit proposals by June 19 of this year at:
Funding for both projects will be allocated from the European Union Cohesion Policy Programme for 2021–2027. Given that discussions regarding the redistribution of projects under the 2021–2027 EU funding period are nearing completion, in order to ensure a high level of project readiness and promote timely implementation, Latvijas dzelzceļš will also announce further procurements in 2025 for project-related works — including modernization of railway infrastructure in the Jāņavārti–Ogre section, establishment of railway infrastructure in the Imanta–RIX section, and modernization of railway stations in the Latgale region.