The majority of Lithuanians view the Rail Baltica project positively, considering it an important factor in economic growth and strengthening security in the Baltic region. This is evidenced by the results of a survey conducted by the research agency Norstat in Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia. In Lithuania, support for the project has reached 79% and continues to grow year on year. Moreover, 88% of respondents believe that Rail Baltica will contribute to the development of the national economy.
Lithuanians place particular importance on military mobility: 83% of respondents consider this aspect important for regional security, and 85% note that the new railway line will facilitate movement for NATO allies. Furthermore, 95% of respondents expect expanded transport links with other European countries, including Poland and Germany, and 94% expect improved connections between the Baltic states. Lithuanian Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications Roderikas Žiobakas emphasized that Rail Baltica is not just an infrastructure project, but a strategically important economic and defense link that strengthens the country’s resilience.
LTG Infra CEO Vytis Žalimas noted that as the construction site expands, regions are beginning to feel the economic impact: demand for accommodation, food, transportation, and repair services is growing, and a significant portion of the funding is flowing directly from European Union funds into the country’s economy. According to Norstat, interest in the project’s progress in neighboring countries has also increased in Lithuania – from 36% in 2024 to 46% currently. Rail Baltica is the largest railway infrastructure project in the history of the Baltic states and envisions the construction of an electrified European-gauge line connecting Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with Central and Western Europe.