Rail Baltica is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Northern Europe, set to integrate the Baltic States into the European high-speed rail network. Spanning approximately 870 kilometers, the railway will connect Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with Poland and the rest of Europe. Now, the international engineering and consultancy firm Sweco has been selected as a key partner for the implementation of Rail Baltica in Estonia.
Rail Baltica is a cross-border railway project designed to integrate the Baltic States into the European railway system. This high-speed railway will provide a modern, sustainable, and environmentally friendly alternative to road and air transport. Key features of the project include:
The goal is to establish a faster, safer, and more sustainable transport corridor between the Baltic region and Central Europe.
Sweco has been chosen as a planning partner for Rail Baltica in Estonia, taking on a major role in the technical planning and implementation of the Estonian section. Sweco’s involvement ensures that Rail Baltica in Estonia will be built according to the highest European standards, with a strong focus on ecological and social considerations.
Rail Baltica is expected to boost economic ties between the Baltic States and Europe while also promoting cross-border tourism. Once completed, travelers will be able to move quickly, comfortably, and sustainably between the capitals of the Baltic region and Poland.
Rail Baltica represents a new, climate-friendly transport corridor, strengthening the connection between the Baltics and the rest of Europe. Sweco’s involvement as a planning partner in Estonia marks a significant step forward in the project’s development. In the coming years, this railway is set to revolutionize travel and economic connectivity across Northern and Central Europe.
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