Rail Baltica: Lithuania’s Railway Expansion & Infrastructure Investment

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Introduction

LTG Infra, part of the LTG Group, has awarded two construction contracts for the Rail Baltica project, increasing the active construction length in Lithuania to 114km. The combined value of these contracts is €375.8 million ($437 million), including VAT. The project involves multiple engineering works and infrastructure developments across various sections of the railway.

Construction Contracts Awarded

The first contract was awarded to Kauno Tiltai for the construction of 24.4km of railway embankment and associated engineering works on the Ramygala–Berčiūnai section. This contract is valued at €248.9 million and includes the construction of eight railway bridges, three viaducts, two animal crossings, a green bridge, and the reconstruction of four sections of public roads. The second contract was secured by HISK for the construction of 12.3km of embankment and engineering infrastructure between Berčiūnai and Joniškėlis.

Project Scope and Infrastructure

HISK’s latest contract encompasses the construction of three railway viaducts, a bridge, 19 culverts and animal crossings, over 1km of noise barriers, and works on two nationally important roads. HISK has been awarded three separate Rail Baltica construction contracts this year, covering the Šėta–Ramygala (12.1km), Kaunas (Palemonas)–Šveicarija (8.5km), and Berčiūnai–Joniškėlis (12.3km) sections.

Statements from Key Personnel

LTG Group CEO Egidijus Lazauskas stated that LTG Infra has successfully met its annual goal of expanding construction activities. He added that investments in European funds will double compared to the previous year, with further growth anticipated as construction between Kaunas and Panevėžys intensifies. HISK CEO Robertas Ziminskis noted that being awarded three Rail Baltica sections reflects the team’s commitment to delivering this strategic project and creating long-term value for Lithuania and the Baltic region.

Project Funding and International Collaboration

The Rail Baltica project has resulted in over 200 contracts being signed with partners from over 20 countries, in collaboration with RB Rail and other institutions. Design work for the section between the Lithuanian–Polish border and Kaunas (Jiesia) is ongoing, jointly funded by the European Union and Lithuania’s state budget. In September, Rail Baltica awarded a €1.77 billion ($2.07 billion) contract for the design and construction of its electrification subsystem to COBELEC Rail Baltica, a joint venture of Spanish firms Cobra Instalaciones y Servicios and Elecnor Servicios y Proyectos.

Conclusion

LTG Infra has expanded its Rail Baltica construction activities in Lithuania by awarding two new contracts, bringing the total active construction length to 114km. These contracts, valued at €375.8 million, include significant infrastructure projects and are part of a broader initiative involving international collaboration and European funding.

Company Summary

LTG Group: The parent company of LTG Infra.

LTG Infra: Part of the LTG Group, responsible for infrastructure projects.

Kauno Tiltai: Awarded a contract for railway embankment and associated engineering works.

HISK: Awarded contracts for railway construction and infrastructure development.

COBELEC Rail Baltica: A joint venture of Spanish firms, awarded a contract for the electrification subsystem design and construction.

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