{"id":109789,"date":"2026-06-17T07:03:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:03:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/109789\/"},"modified":"2026-06-17T07:03:14","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:03:14","slug":"work-begins-on-a-new-rail-baltica-link-in-tallinn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/dk\/109789\/","title":{"rendered":"Work begins on a new Rail Baltica link in Tallinn"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Rail Baltica Estonia, the City of Tallinn, and the construction company LEONHARD WEISS O\u00dc have signed a EUR 9.8 million contract for work in the area of the future Rail Baltica \u00dclemiste station and for the first phase of the Kantsi tunnel. The project will create a new connection between Lasnam\u00e4e and \u00dclemiste, one of the most important development areas in the Estonian capital.<\/p>\n

Rail Baltica Estonia, the City of Tallinn, and the construction company LEONHARD WEISS O\u00dc have signed a contract worth EUR\u00a09,826,169 for the construction of basic infrastructure in the area of the Rail Baltica \u00dclemiste station and for the first phase of the Kantsi Tunnel.<\/p>\n

The tunnel will create a new connection between Lasnam\u00e4e and \u00dclemiste<\/a>, helping to transform the area into an international hub for transportation, business, and services.<\/p>\n

The project is part of the Rail Baltica development, the European-gauge railway line that will connect Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to the rest of the European rail network.<\/p>\n

\u201cMore Than Just a Railroad Underpass\u201d<\/p>\n

Anvar Salomets, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Rail Baltic Estonia, stated that the project marks an important milestone for the development of the entire \u00dclemiste area.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Kantsi Tunnel is much more than just an underpass beneath the railroad tracks. It is part of a broader vision that will transform the \u00dclemiste area into Estonia\u2019s most important international mobility hub. Rail Baltica will not only connect us with Europe but will also improve connections between different regions of Estonia and Tallinn, creating opportunities for new investments and jobs,\u201d said Anvar Salomets.<\/p>\n

Aleksei Dohin, authorized signatory and director of the civil engineering division at LEONHARD WEISS O\u00dc, stated that the project represents an important milestone for both Rail Baltica and Estonia\u2019s railway infrastructure.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe contract for the construction of the Rail Baltica \u00dclemiste station area and the first phase of the Kantsi tunnel is an important step in the development of Estonia\u2019s railway infrastructure and in the implementation of the Rail Baltica project as a whole. We are pleased to apply our extensive experience and expertise to this strategic project, which will improve regional connectivity, enhance safety, and create new opportunities in the future,\u201d said Aleksei Dohin.<\/p>\n

The company has also participated in Rail Baltica projects in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, including the construction of the \u00dclemiste pedestrian and bicycle tunnel, the expansion of the railway infrastructure at Riga Central Station, and the construction of the \u0160veicarija\u2013\u017deimiai railway section.<\/p>\n

Tunnel for Cars, Pedestrians, and Bicyclists<\/p>\n

Currently, access to the \u00dclemiste area is primarily via Tartu Road, and the next railway crossing is over 3 km away, on Smuuli Road.<\/p>\n

Upon completion, the Kantsi Tunnel will create a new connection between Peterburi Road and Suur-S\u00f5jam\u00e4e Street, improving access for pedestrians, cyclists, public transportation, and drivers.<\/p>\n

Currently, the railroad can only be crossed at this point via a pedestrian overpass.<\/p>\n

In addition to the Kantsi Tunnel, the contract includes the construction of a new passenger platform and access roads, as well as the development of basic infrastructure for the European-gauge Rail Baltica line in the \u00dclemiste station area. The work includes earthworks, drainage systems, and utility networks.<\/p>\n

The first phase is scheduled for completion by October 31, 2027.<\/p>\n

\u00dclemiste, Tallinn\u2019s New Center<\/p>\n

The Kantsi Tunnel is just one part of a broader development in the \u00dclemiste area.<\/p>\n

In the coming years, Rail Baltic Estonia<\/a>, Tallinn Airport, and Mainor will invest nearly EUR 500 million in this area. The goal is to transform the former industrial district on the outskirts of Lasnam\u00e4e into a modern urban center that complements Tallinn\u2019s historic center and the Telliskivi creative district.<\/p>\n

Currently, \u00dclemiste City is Estonia\u2019s third-largest economic hub in terms of income tax revenue. By 2030, approximately 25,000 people are expected to live, study, and work in the district.<\/p>\n

Terminal designed by Zaha Hadid Architects<\/p>\n

A central element of the development will be the Linda Terminal, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, which is scheduled for completion in 2028.<\/p>\n

Together with Tallinn Airport, \u00dclemiste City, and the future European Park, the area is envisioned as an attractive gateway to Estonia for international companies and investors.<\/p>\n

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