Strategic Partnership for European Connectivity
The contract signing brought together political decision-makers and project partners, underscoring the collaborative character of this significant pan-European infrastructure initiative. Among the prominent guests was Julijus Glebovas, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania. Project partners RBR Rail AS and AB LTG Infra were represented by their senior leadership: Marius Narmontas, Chief Operating Officer of RB Rail AS, Egidijus Lazauskas, CEO of LTG Group, and Vytis Žalimas, CEO of LTG Infra. DB E&C was represented by a high-level delegation led by Stefan Geisperger, COO International Business, accompanied by Frank Spörl, Executive Director International Engineering.
Comprehensive Design and Supervision Services
Under the new 96-month framework agreement, DB E&C will provide comprehensive design and design supervision services for the railway section extending from the Kaunas Urban Node to the Polish State Border. The project involves developing a modern double-track, electrified standard gauge (1435 mm) railway line with all related infrastructure components. This contract encompasses both the initial design preparation phase and ongoing supervision throughout the implementation period.
This latest contract builds upon DB E&C’s substantial portfolio of work across the Baltic States. The company’s previous involvement includes developing a comprehensive business plan with economic frameworks and long-term financial planning perspectives for Rail Baltica implementation. DB E&C has also provided project management and detailed planning for the combined railway/road bridge over the Daugava River, utilizing advanced BIM methodology for the Vangazi-Misa section.
Additional projects have included infrastructure development plans for both the Kaunas-Vilnius and Kaunas-Polish border planning sections, conceptual planning for the Salaspils freight terminal, and technical analysis of the multimodal Muuga terminal in Estonia.
Julijus Glebovas, Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Lithuania, during his speech at the ceremony 
From left to right: Vytis Žalimas, CEO of LTG Infra, Stefan Geisperger, COO International Business DB E&C and Marius Narmontas, Chief Operating Officer of RB Rail ZS 
Impressions of the ceremonial signing of the contract
Vision for Sustainable Transportation
“We’re proud to continue our eight-year involvement in the Rail Baltica Global Project, contributing our expertise to strengthen European rail connectivity,” said Stefan Geisperger. “Working alongside our partners, we’re developing modern, electrified railway infrastructure that will connect the Baltic States with Central Europe through a sustainable, high-speed rail network.”
The Rail Baltica Global Project represents a joint initiative by Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania to create a high-speed European standard gauge railway connecting Tallinn through Riga, Panevėžys, and Kaunas to the Lithuanian-Polish border, including connections to Vilnius. This ambitious infrastructure project will significantly enhance regional connectivity and support sustainable transportation across Northern Europe.
