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GRK wins major rail Baltica contract

30/08/2024, 22:32

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GRK has secured a significant contract for the Rail Baltica project in Estonia. In a joint venture with Estonian firm Merko Ehitus Eesti, the company will construct rail infrastructure between Saku and the Harjumaa border, extending into Rapla county. The contract is valued at approximately €59.9 million, with GRK’s share amounting to 49% or €29.4 million.

The project scope encompasses roughly 10.5 kilometers of railway embankment and associated structures such as noise barriers, rail bridges, wildlife crossings, and pedestrian tunnels. Construction activities are scheduled to commence in March 2025 and continue until August 2027.

Rail Baltica is one of Europe’s most expansive infrastructure undertakings, aiming to connect the Baltic states with Poland via an 870-kilometer electrified double-track railway line. Within Estonia, the rail network will span approximately 213 kilometers. This historically significant initiative represents a substantial addition to GRK’s order backlog.

GRK has previously contributed to Rail Baltica-related projects in Estonia, including the construction of the Ülemiste station area in Tallinn and the execution of the Kangru multi-level interchange.

Designed for high-speed passenger and freight operations, Rail Baltica’s electrified double-track railway is a flagship endeavor. The total project investment exceeds €5 billion, jointly funded by the European Union and the Baltic nations.

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