rail Baltica construction advances in Lithuania with new contractJuly 15, 2025The implementation of the rail Baltica project in Lithuania has taken another step forward, as LTG Infrathe LTG Groups infrastructure armannounced the signing of a new construction contract. The EUR 83.36 million (excluding VAT) agreement has been awarded to HISK, a major infrastructure contractor based in Panevėžys, for the construction of a 12.1 km Railway embankment section between Šėta and Ramygala.This reflects how the European and national investments inRail Balticaare already benefitting our businesses and regions. We are beginning a new important construction phase and look forward to a successful partnership with the contractor, said Vytis Žalimas, CEO of LTG Infra.HISK, formerly known as Panevėžio keliai, is one of the largest and longest-established construction firms in the Baltic region, with operations dating back to 1965. The contract marks another major milestone for the rail Baltica project, which is intended to improve northsouth rail connectivity in the region and integrate the Baltic States with the European standard gauge rail network.According to Tadas Ramanauskas, Head of Infrastructure Projects at HISK, the project scope includes a wide range of civil engineering works designed with a strong emphasis on safety and environmental protection.The project scope is broad and covers various infrastructure elements. Special attention is being paid to traffic safety, as the Railway line will cross three important regional roads. We will build 12.1 km of new Railway embankment, two green bridges, a Railway bridge, and two viaducts, as well as 27 culverts and wildlife crossings. rail Baltica is not only an ambitious infrastructure project, but also a significant responsibility toward society and nature, he said.In addition to the new rail infrastructure, HISK will carry out major repair works on regional roads, reconstruct existing drainage systems and electrical distribution networks, and relocate a gas pipeline that intersects the future Railway embankment. Noise barriers will also be installed to help reduce the environmental impact on surrounding communities.Construction on the ŠėtaRamygala (Part II) section is scheduled for completion in the final quarter of 2027. The work will be co-financed by the European Union and Lithuanias national budget.The ŠėtaRamygala contract is part of a broader programme of works being undertaken along the rail Baltica route in Lithuania. Additional tenders are expected to be finalised this year for the construction of other embankment sections, including KaunasŠveicarija, RamygalaBerčiūnai, and BerčiūnaiJoniškėlis. Once these are awarded and construction begins, activity will be underway across approximately 114 km of the planned route.Share on:RECOMMENDED EVENT: