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Modernised rail stretch to increase speed and axle load
Photo: Lithuanian Railways
Lithuania railways has awarded Eurovia Lietuva and UAB the EUR 51.1 million contract for the construction of the second way in the section Livintai – Gaiziunai. The stretch is situated within the most important corridor IXB, which connects the main cargo and logistics centre of Lithuania – the port of Klaipeda and the capital city of Vilnius via Siauliai, Radviliskis and Kaisiadorys.
Once the project is implemented, the speed limit will rise from 120 km/h to 160 km/h for passenger trains and from 90 km/h to 120 km/h for freight trains. At the same time, the load of the railway axis will be increased from 22.5 t to 25 t. The completion of the project is planned for Q4/2022. (ben)