Rail Baltica will build the largest rolling stock depot in the Baltic region in Harju, Estonia, by the end of 2028. The new center will concentrate all maintenance, repair, and operation activities for trains that will run on the future high-speed line.
According to Rail Baltic Estonia, the project was officially launched through a public procurement procedure covering both the technical design and construction works. The deadline for submitting bids is March 10, 2026, and the contract with the contractor is expected to be signed by the end of April.
The estimated value of the investment is EUR 41.33 million, excluding VAT.
A strategic hub for the operation of Rail Baltica
The depot, located in the Soodevahe area, is considered a key infrastructure for the operation of the Rail Baltica system in Estonia. It will allow for the simultaneous maintenance of up to six high-speed trains or twelve regional trains, bringing together in one place all the essential functions related to the life cycle of rolling stock.
“The depot will bring all activities related to maintenance, repairs, washing, and operational preparation of trains under one roof. At the same time, the project will create between 150 and 200 permanent, highly skilled jobs,” said Lauri Ulm, technical director and member of the Board of Directors of Rail Baltic Estonia.
Eight lines inside the building, six outside
The depot building will be structured in two main volumes: a central hall for maintenance and repairs, and a three-story administrative building. Inside, there will be eight lines, six of which will be used for service operations, with a total usable length of 1,380 meters.
Outside, there will be another six service lines for cleaning, equipping, and parking trains, which will effectively double the depot’s operational capacity.
The project also includes a separate line for washing trains and a line equipped with a lathe for wheel profiling.
First user: national operator Elron
The first operator to use the new depot will be Elron, Estonia’s national passenger rail operator, which will benefit from the facilities under a lease agreement.
If the procurement procedure proceeds according to schedule, construction work will begin at the end of 2026, and the depot will be handed over to Rail Baltic Estonia by the end of 2028.
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