Finest Tunnel Project advances with new planning application in Estonia

Finest Bay Area Development (FEBAY), the company behind the proposed Helsinki–Tallinn railway tunnel, has submitted a new application to the Estonian government to initiate the project’s national spatial planning process and associated strategic environmental assessment. The move marks a renewed effort to advance the cross-border infrastructure project after years of regulatory and procedural delays. Submitted on 2 November 2026, the application seeks to launch Estonia’s National Designated Spatial Plan (NDSP), the statutory framework for examining the tunnel’s proposed route, spatial requirements and environmental impacts. The process will involve relevant authorities, local communities and other stakeholders. The...

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