Will the ride on Rail Baltica smooth out after a long bumpy run-in?
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The much-lauded high-speed European-gauge Rail Baltica (RB) project has hit several snags and will not meet its original planned deadline of 2026. Hesitancy to the project, as well as the adversity of COVID-19 and rising construction costs are key factors plaguing it.
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I wonder whether somewhat downgraded design specifications, i.e. lower speed in some parts with a terrain where a smaller radius would allow less bridges, some level crossings for steets etc. would allow significantly lower constuction costs. SIngle track could also be an option to consider, at least for the more costly sections (i.e. bridges).