LTG Infra, the infrastructure arm of the LTG Group, has signed three contracts worth EUR 235 million to advance construction works on Lithuania’s section of the Rail Baltica project. The contracts cover rail installation and embankment construction over a combined 77 km between Kaunas and Žeimiai.
A EUR 13.9 million contract (excluding VAT) has been signed with a joint venture between Leonhard Weiss International (Germany) and Leonhard Weiss OÜ (Estonia) to install 10 km of European standard-gauge track between Šveicarija and Žeimiai. Most of this work—an 8.8 km section—is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, with final works due in early 2027. Materials including sleepers, crushed stone, and rails have already been procured to ensure timely progress.
Embankment construction divided between two contractors
The embankment works have been divided into two contracts due to their complexity. AB HISK will deliver an 8.5 km section between Kaunas (Palemonas) and Šveicarija, under a contract valued at EUR 97.8 million (excluding VAT), due for completion by the first quarter of 2028.
A second 10.4 km embankment section has been awarded to a joint venture between UAB Fegda and UAB Tilsta, under a EUR 123.5 million contract (excluding VAT), also scheduled for completion in early 2028.
Government welcomes progress on strategic rail link
The contracts form part of broader efforts to accelerate Rail Baltica infrastructure delivery across Lithuania. “Every metre of European standard-gauge track we lay is a step forward into Lithuania’s future,” said Minister of Transport and Communications Eugenijus Sabutis. “We are laying down more than just steel – we are building a strong connection with Europe, one that will boost our economy, enhance security, and unlock new opportunities for the entire region.”
LTG Group highlights faster pace of rail works
LTG Group CEO Egidijus Lazauskas emphasised the efficiency of the current phase. “The rail installation phase enhances project implementation, as it progresses at a much faster pace compared to embankment construction,” he said. Lazauskas noted that early procurement of key materials had mitigated potential supply chain risks. “Rail Baltica’s strategic investments are not only transforming Lithuania’s transport infrastructure but are also contributing to the broader development goals of the Baltic region and the European Union.”
Contractors express commitment to delivery
Alexander Schneider, a representative of the management board at Leonhard Weiss International, said: “Our experience in delivering large-scale, complex infrastructure projects will ensure high-quality execution, efficient processes, and smooth collaboration with project partners.”
AB HISK CEO Robertas Ziminskis welcomed the company’s second Rail Baltica contract of the summer. “This achievement not only reflects our team’s capability to deliver large-scale infrastructure projects, but also demonstrates the trust placed in HISK as a strategic partner across the Baltic region,” he said. HISK will deploy digital tools and advanced construction techniques to improve delivery.
Jonas Jablonskis, CEO of Fegda, noted the company’s ongoing involvement. “This marks the third European gauge railway section entrusted to our group of companies in Lithuania. Having recently completed the Šveicarija–Žeimiai section, we are now beginning work on the Kaunas–Šveicarija segment, which spans more than 10 km.”
Scope of Lithuanian works set to expand
LTG Infra CEO Vytis Žalimas said the current mix of contractors brings vital expertise to this complex phase of work. “We are pleased to welcome new professional contractors to this international project and to see our existing partners expanding the geographical scope of construction,” he said. “Our priority remains the delivery of the Lithuanian section to the highest standards, ensuring long-term value for both the state and society.”
With the latest contracts signed, Rail Baltica works in Lithuania now cover a 77 km section. Further progress is expected by the end of the year, with contracts for an additional 114 km due to be signed. Construction is financed jointly by the European Union and Lithuania’s national budget.
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