Installation has begun on one of the most critical elements of railway infrastructure, the first high-speed rail turnouts, on the most advanced section of Rail Baltica under construction in Lithuania. This marks another significant milestone in the development of the European-standard 1,435 mm gauge railway in the country.
Turnouts are an essential component of railway infrastructure, enabling trains to safely change tracks and access stations, terminals, maintenance facilities and other infrastructure assets. Their reliability and precision are crucial to ensuring safe and efficient railway operations.
The turnouts used in the Rail Baltica project differ significantly from standard railway turnouts. Designed for speeds higher than 249 km/h, they are manufactured from the highest-quality materials, feature exceptionally precise geometry and offer greater resistance to operational loads. (....)