New Pedestrian Bridge in Tallinn
An agreement was signed on Monday, April 6, between the Port of Tallinn and KMG Inseneriehituse AS for the design and construction of a new pedestrian bridge in the Old City Harbour. The bridge will connect Terminals A and D and will open to ensure the operation of the Old City Marina.
Hourly trips between Tallinn and Helsinki could be introduced if there is enough demand, Mr Paavo Nõgene, the chairman of the board of Tallink said on Estonian TV, adding that lowering the excise duty on alcohol had given tourism a boost.
However, he rebutted a stereotype that Finns travel to Estonia purely to buy cheap alcohol.
Nõgene said Tallink plans to build new, environmentally friendly passenger ships which will fly the Estonian flag.
Tallinn is hoping that by 2024, a tram line will extend from Tartu Highway to Mere Avenue via Rävala Avenue and Laikmaa and Ahtri Streets. Rail Baltic Estonia is only just starting to apply for European funding for this project, however.
Tallinn Terminal D Works Commenced
On Monday, 25 June construction works commenced in Tallinn Old City Harbour’s Terminal D where Tallink ferries are served.
Permanent sixth ferry needed for Saaremaa
According to an article (in Estonian) on www.err.ee the Port of Tallinn would like to have a permanent solution for the summer ferry service to the island of Saaremaa. Five ferries are in service. Now REGULA acts as backup vessel, but the company would like to have a permanent additional, sixth ferry.
A charter is actually being negotiated.
The solution of building a new ship depends on how much the Port of Tallinn receives from the State.