The Rail Baltica project aims to connect Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania with a new high-speed railway that links to Poland, a strategic move in light of escalating tensions with Russia following its invasion of Ukraine. This ambitious 870-kilometer railway promises to significantly reduce travel times and enhance military mobility, but the costs have surged to €24 billion, largely due to unforeseen challenges like the pandemic and inflation. Despite these hurdles, Baltic leaders emphasize the project’s importance for security and economic growth, positioning it as a much-needed connection to European networks.