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Rail Baltica: a milestone for sustainable mobility in Northern Europe

Written by Anja | Mar 20, 2025 10:44:51 AM

Sweco joins as a key partner in Estonia’s Rail Baltica development

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.

About Rail Baltica

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:

  • Electrified high-speed rail for both passenger and freight transport European standard gauge (1435 mm) instead of the Russian broad gauge (1520 mm)
  • A route connecting Tallinn (Estonia) via Riga (Latvia) and Kaunas (Lithuania) to Warsaw (Poland)
  • Seamless integration into the European rail network, with connections to Germany and Scandinavia

The goal is to establish a faster, safer, and more sustainable transport corridor between the Baltic region and Central Europe.

Sweco’s role in Estonia’s Rail Baltica development

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.

Impact on tourism and the economy in Northern Europe

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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