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The construction of Rail Baltica in Estonia has reached a significant milestone as Rail Baltic Estonia and AS Tariston signed a contract this morning for the construction of the first section of the main route in Parnumaa the Selja-Tootsi segment. The 15.8-kilometer stretch marks the first time that the international high-speed railway project has entered Parnumaa a crucial logistical hub for Estonia and the entire Baltic region.
Rail Baltica is a strategic investment in the future of Estonia and the Baltics as a whole. It establishes an entirely new economic axis for Estonia connecting us to Western Europes transport network and unlocking new opportunities for passenger travel and trade said Anvar Salomets Chairman of the Management Board of Rail Baltic Estonia. Rail Baltica will boost regional development expand logistical capabilities and support local businesses.
In addition to high-speed rail infrastructure this section of Rail Baltica will include environmental protection structures such as the Konnu and Viluvere ecoducts providing vital wildlife crossings. The project will also feature viaducts and pedestrian tunnels to ensure convenient local connections integrating the area into a more cohesive whole. Parallel to the main railway line construction will also begin at Kaisma station a project set to last two years after which the station area will be handed over to the next construction phase contractor to proceed with additional infrastructure work.
This is an exciting and responsible project where we can apply our prior experience in Rail Baltica construction and contribute to the development of one of Estonias most important transport corridors. We are pleased to continue our cooperation with the client with whom we have built a constructive and trustworthy relationship. This section is technically diverse allowing us to fully utilize our teams expertise said Argo Kotsar Member of the Management Board of AS Tariston. Rail Balticas impact extends beyond a high-speed transport connection - it is a key security project that enhances regional defense capabilities and military mobility.
Rail Baltica the largest infrastructure project in Estonias history is now reaching Parnumaa. In a changing security environment we must ensure that Estonia remains well-connected to the rest of Europe. In the coming years it is essential to invest not only in the development of 2+2 main highways but also in new railway infrastructure said Minister of Infrastructure Vladimir Svet. The contract is valued at EUR62.3 million excluding VAT with construction scheduled to continue until the end of 2028. By 2026 at least ten kilometers of the main railway embankment should be completed with the entire section finalized by 2028.
