Kaunas Railway Tunnel, Railway tunnel in Kaunas, Lithuania.
The tunnel extends 1,285 meters through a 30-meter hill beneath the Šančiai residential district, featuring a horseshoe-shaped structure with brick walls and granite foundations.
French company Ernest Goüin et Cie constructed the tunnel between 1859 and 1861, under the supervision of engineer G.F. Perrot and Polish-Lithuanian engineer Stanisław Kierbedź.
The tunnel received recognition as part of the Registry of Immovable Cultural Heritage Sites of Lithuania in 1996, marking its role in national transportation development.
The tunnel connects Vilnius and Kaunas through rail service, with trains operating at speeds up to 83 kilometers per hour following the 2009 reconstruction.
This structure remains the only operational railway tunnel across the Baltic states, featuring extensive 2008 modernizations that enhanced safety systems and infrastructure.
Inception: 1862
Official opening: 1861
Length: 1,285 m
GPS coordinates: 54.89167,23.94194
Latest update: September 24, 2025 10:23
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