LTG Group company LTG Infra has signed contracts for land acquisition for public needs in the Panevėžys Railway Node and regional station areas, including engineering systems along the section between Kaunas and the Lithuanian–Latvian border.
The tenders were awarded to Tyrens Lietuva and a consortium operating under a joint venture agreement – Atamis (lead partner) and Projects House – which will carry out the land acquisition activities.
Tyrens Lietuva will execute work valued at approximately €5 million (including VAT), while Atamis and Projects House will undertake work valued at approximately €2.3 million (including VAT).
“Acquiring land for public needs is a necessary step for the Rail Baltica project to move forward. This infrastructure will open new opportunities for business in the regions, encourage investment, and create new jobs, while strengthening Lithuania’s security, economic ties, and connections with Europe,” says Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Roderikas Žiobakas.
In 2024, the Lithuanian government approved the Panevėžys Railway Node development plan, which, after thorough analysis, successfully preserved all 23 residential houses in the Šilas housing community.
“We have moved from planning to implementation – we have selected reliable service providers who will carry out the activities necessary for the Rail Baltica project. Once the contracts take effect, the service providers will deliver services within 26 months,” says Vytis Žalimas, CEO of LTG Infra.
Before approving each special plan, alternative solutions were prepared, public presentations were held, residents were informed about their property status, and individual questions were addressed.
Answers to the most frequently asked questions from residents regarding land acquisition for public needs are available on the Ministry of Transport and Communications website and on the official Rail Baltica in Lithuania website.