Priorities for the first phase
Article 2
1. During the first phase, until 31 December 2030, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland shall prioritise the construction of the sections Tallinn-Pärnu-Salaspils-Misa-Panevėžys-Kaunas-Warszawa and work to the completion of those sections. During that phase, the connection to the Rail Baltica line of Riga and Vilnius respectively shall be ensured through the existing rail network. 2. As regards the first phase, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania may build the Rail Baltica line as a single track from Tallinn to Kaunas, provided that a double-track embankment and enough passing loops for a smooth operation are built. 3. In parallel to the actions of the first phase referred to in paragraphs 1 and 2, Lithuania may implement energy, control-command and signalling subsystem installations on the existing European railway track in the section between Poland and Kaunas. 4. Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania may start undertaking actions from the second phase prior to the completion of the first phase, where that does not delay directly or indirectly the completion of the activities of the first phase.