EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF CONSTRUCTION

OUR AFFECTION FOR RAILWAY CONSTRUCTIONKNOWS NO LIMITS

A SELECTION ACROSS ALL SECTORS

LEONHARD WEISS has been active in the cons-

truction industry for over 115 years, making us a

reliable partner for your projects. We have three

subsidiaries operating in the Baltic Sea region

and Scandinavia: LEONHARD WEISS RTE in the

field of rail track construction and maintenance;

LEONHARD WEISS ENERGY in the field of desig-

ning, constructing and maintaining integrated

power networks; and LEONHARD WEISS VIATER

EHITUS in the field of road construction and

maintenance.

LEONHARD WEISS RTE has been operating in

Estonia since 1996, actively participating in the

development of local railways. By combining the

experience of a fourth-generation German family

business and Estonian Railways (Eesti Raudtee),

LEONHARD WEISS RTE provides qualified ser-

vices in all areas related to railways, be it the con-

struction, renovation or maintenance of railways,

or marketing and servicing every type of device

and technology necessary for railway traffic.

RAILWAY CONSTRUCTIONIN THE BALTIC SEA REGION

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ESTONIAHead office in TallinnVesse 8, 11415 Tallinn, Estonia

P +372 5625 8282

P +372 601 2285

F +372 5600 0230

E-mail: rte@leonhard-weiss.com

Tapa departmentKalmistu 9, 45108 Tapa, EstoniaP +372 322 6526F +372 5600 0230E-mail: rte@leonhard-weiss.com

Tartu departmentRiia 43B, 50406 Tartu, Estonia

P +372 737 3118

F +372 737 3116

E-mail: rte@leonhard-weiss.com

BRANCH IN FINLANDAnnankatu 2A2, 00120 Helsingi, Finland

P +358 (0)45 612 3433

F +372 5600 0230

E-mail: finland@leonhard-weiss.com

BRANCH IN LATVIAGunāra Astras iela 8B, Rīga, Latvia

P +372 5625 8282

P +372 601 2285

F +372 5600 0230

E-mail: latvia@leonhard-weiss.com

BRANCH IN LITHUANIASkuodo g 2A LT-45214 Kaunas, Lithuania

P +370 3734 0145

E-mail: lithuania@leonhard-weiss.com

BRANCH IN RUSSIAProspekt Karla Marksa 48B, 188480

Kingisepp, Russia

P +7 953 410 9385

F +372 5600 0230

E-mail: rte@leonhard-weiss.com

Railinfrastructure

OUR EXPERIENCE AT YOUR DISPOSALRailway construction and renewal, replacement of sleepers and rails, full maintenance of railway

sections, snow control, replacement and maintenance of turnouts.

In construction, it is important to make the right decisions from the outset. As a main contractor

in railway construction, we guarantee the long-term operability of railways. We ensure infrastruc-

ture for the future. Our well-trained employees, up-to-date machinery and expert knowledge

allow us to meet even the greatest demands of railway projects.

Let’s work together to make ideas come true and enjoy the process of building.

OUR SERVICE SPECTRUMRailway construction

Renewal of railway tracks

Tamping and lining of railway tracks

Replacement of sleepers and rail fastenings

Welding of rails

Replacement of rails & restoring continuously welded rails

Mechanical snow control on railways

Manual snow control on switches

Replacement and maintenance of turnouts

Full maintenance of railway sections

TAMPING AND LINING OF RAILWAY TRACKSWe own the latest-tampinger machines manufactured by Plasser & Theurer.

Machine operators and supervisors have been trained at the manufacturer’s production plant in

Austria and they are also very experienced when it comes to renewing and constructing railways

and also improving railway geometry during maintenance works.

RAILWAY CONSTRUCTIONRailway construction is one of the main activities

of LEONHARD WEISS RTE - the company has

been involved in since its founding in railway con-

struction since its founding in 1996.

We perform all kinds of operations related to the

construction of railways, from the design process

and earthworks to track superstructures. Thanks

to our highly qualified and experienced team, and

by using the latest railway technology and machi-

nery available in the Baltics, we are able to work

quickly, guarantee good quality and listen to the

client’s wishes.

RENEWAL OF RAILWAY TRACKSLEONHARD WEISS RTE is proficient in renewing railway tracks according to the requirements

set by the client, both at and between stations.

We are familiar with all types of work involved in railway renewal. Most such operations have been

mechanised using the latest technology. All of the railways renovated by LEONHARD WEISS RTE

meet previously set criteria and ensure that trains will move at the predetermined speeds. We are

prepared to work with other companies in the LEONHARD WEISS-Group and with third parties

to carry out even the most specific assignments like cleaning of track ballast and rail grinding.

YOUR PARTNER ON THE RAILWAYS OF ALL GAUGES

RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE

SNOW CONTROL ON RAILWAYS AND TURNOUTSDuring the winter months, we can provide mechanical snow control on tracks and turnouts, using

combined ATLAS rail excavators that are equipped with snow brushes (in addition to scoops). If

necessary, we can organise teams of locomotive drivers and mechanics to work on snowplows

and snow-removal trains (SPDM, SM-2, etc.) in several shifts.

The problem often persists despite fitting more important switches with electrical heating

devices: sometimes the snow just does not melt fast enough. We have substantial experience in

organising manual snow control and enough qualified employees to provide a 24-hour service,

if required. Training employees and supervising their activities helps to ensure occupational as

well as railway safety in difficult working and weather conditions.

FULL MAINTENANCE OF RAILWAY SECTIONSOnce construction and renovation are complete, railways require timely and professional

maintenance to ensure that railway vehicles can move at the optimal speed. We are capable of

performing maintenance operations related to different rail tracks and other railway facilities,

starting from checking and recording the condition of the railway and carrying out regular main-

tenance, and ending with complex maintenance tasks whereby several mechanical operations

are performed simultaneously to achieve a prolonged effect. Carrying out complex and regular

maintenance operations allows railway traffic to proceed without trouble and prevents the need

to put out fires (figuratively speaking) whereby it may not be possible to perform emergency

maintenance within a certain timeframe.

REPLACEMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF TURNOUTSBy delivering high-quality work and meeting the requirements set by the manufacturer, we can

guarantee that the turnouts – which are regarded as the most complicated railway superstructu-

res – can be used for a long time. Turnouts are installed using pre-assembled blocks or separate

rail elements, if necessary. In order to prepare stable foundations and ensure the correct geo-

metry, we make use of the latest equipment, such as the UNIMAT 08/27-3S tamping and lining

machine. We use thermite welding if needed, and restore grooved rails and rail ends by hardfa-

cing them. Maintenance work includes preventive grinding.

REPLACEMENT OF SLEEPERS AND RAIL FASTENINGSWe use optimally mechanised solutions for all types of work, including replacing regular woo-

den sleepers, hardwood sleepers and various concrete sleepers and repairing and changing

rail fastenings. We have all of the necessary tools and small mechanisms for handling different

types of sleepers and rail fastenings. We also have rail excavators with additional equipment at

our disposal.

REPLACEMENT OF RAILS AND RESTORING CONTINUOUSLY WELDED RAILSReplacement of faulty and dangerously defective rails; laying and replacing of rails, incl. con-

tinuously welded rails together with destressing (fastening of rails at a stress-free, neutral rail

temperature); replacing rail fastening; installing insulated joints; thermite and flash butt welding;

etc. If necessary, we will restore railway geometry before replacing the rails in order to ensure a

longer lifetime for the rails.

TRAMWAY CONSTRUCTIONWe perform every kind of operations related to

the construction of tramways, from the design

process and earthworks to track superstructures.

Thanks to our highly qualified and very experien-

ced team, and by using the latest technology, we

are able to work fast, guarantee good quality and

listen to the client’s wishes.

CONSTRUCTION OF TRAM STOPS AND SHELTERSWe perform every kind of operation related to

the construction of tramways according to the

client’s wishes. Together with our partners we

construct tram stop networks as per the agreed

solution, shelters, access paths and signs.

WORK THAT MEETS THE CONDITIONS AND PACE SET BY THE CLIENT

RAIL INFRASTRUCTURE

INSTALLING AUTOMATIC LEVEL CROSSING FITTINGS AND LEVEL CROSSING WIRINGRailway and tramway infrastructure is becoming more elaborate and complex. There is an increa-

sing need for modern and safe level and pedestrian crossings.

LEONHARD WEISS RTE works with partners to install automatic level crossing fittings, if neces-

sary.

CONSTRUCTION AND REPLACEMENT OF LEVEL CROSSINGS AND PEDESTRIAN CROS-SINGSLEONHARD WEISS RTE has substantial experience in the construction of level and pedestrian

crossings in Estonia and abroad. As per the client’s wishes, we will install level crossing surface

constructions made of reinforced concrete, rubber, asphalt or wood on any type of rail track

superstructure.

CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF RAILWAY PLATFORMSSuitable railway platforms (corresponding to the vehicle used) must be constructed at all railway

stations and stops.

The need to build platforms is also something that should be taken into account when construc-

ting or renovating railways. LEONHARD WEISS RTE carries out all necessary construction and

renovation operations guaranteeing quality and safety and considering train traffic requirements,

site topography and the necessary facilities for passengers (access paths, stairs, shelters, buil-

dings, signs, etc.).

CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF DRAINAGE FACILITIESWe construct and renovate drainage facilities (incl. drainage, water diverting systems for bridges

and viaducts, etc.). We have the cutting-edge technology and qualified team needed to perform

the required work.

CONSTRUCTION OF CULVERTSLEONHARD WEISS RTE has substantial experience in the construction of new culverts and reno-

vation of existing ones. We have transformed numerous depreciated small bridges into culverts

during railway renovations.

CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF RETAINING WALLSWe construct and renovate retaining walls (incl. bridges and viaducts). We have the cutting-edge

technology and qualified team needed to perform the required work. Where necessary, we can

involve our partners in order to resolve specific issues.

CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF FLYOVERSLEONHARD WEISS RTE also builds and renovates flyovers and sets up the automation and

wiring of structures.

CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF RAILWAY BRIDGES AND ROAD BRIDGESThe railway system keeps evolving and becoming more complex. There is more and more

demand for bridges and tunnels. We have substantial experience in the construction of rein-

forced concrete and metal bridges and pedestrian tunnels of all sizes. We construct bridges and

tunnels in Estonia and abroad.

LEONHARD WEISS RTE has substantial experience in the construction and renovation of rein-

forced concrete and metal bridges of all sizes.

CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF RAILWAY AND ROAD VIADUCTSWe have substantial experience in the construction and renovation of railway and road viaducts

and footbridges with various structures.

CONSTRUCTION AND RENOVATION OF TUNNELSLEONHARD WEISS RTE has substantial experience in the construction of pedestrian tunnels

with various structures.

FLASH BUTT WELDING OF RAILSTimely rail welding is very important in ensuring

maximum train speeds and the integrity of rail

chains. LEONHARD WEISS RTE has the quali-

fied workers and special equipment it needs to

perform thermite welding, flash butt welding and

hardfacing and using the weld pool method.

We weld rails together using K-355 mobile flash

butt welding machines. These machines let us

provide welding services anywhere that can be

accessed on road or via a railway. Work is per-

formed based on the requirements set out in the

standard EVS-EN 14587-2:2009, unless specified

otherwise in the contract. We have provided

welding services in Estonia, Finland, Poland and

Lithuania.

OVER 115 YEARSOF EXPERIENCE IN RAILWAY CONSTRUCTION

CONNECTING RELIABLE TRANSPORT CHANNELS

DESTRESSING WORKSWe have the qualified workers and special equipment needed for improving geometry, releasing/

fastening, heating and stressing rails as well as carrying out flash butt and thermite welding.

HARDFACING OF CROSSINGS, GROOVED RAILS AND RAIL ENDSLEONHARD WEISS RTE renews crossing vee’s, rails and grooved rails by hardfacing them. This

enables the client to extend the exploitation time of expensive metal details, thus significantly

reducing the costs of railway maintenance. The vehicles our mobile teams use are equipped with

everything necessary for high-quality performance. We are also performing hardfacing of rail

ends at joints.

THERMITE WELDING OF RAILSELEKTRO-THERMIT is a leading producer of thermite welding materials in Europe. Our welders

are highly qualified and trained. All of our welders have ELEKTRO-THERMIT certificates valida-

ting their skills in using the methods approved by the producer. Welding work is carried out by

our mobile teams using vehicles that are equipped with everything necessary for high-quality

performance. We have provided thermite welding services in Estonia, Finland and Lithuania.

RAIL WELDING USING THE WELD POOL METHODLEONHARD WEISS RTE uses electrode welding to join rails on railway, tramway and craneway

tracks, whereby the rails are preheated and welded in special moulds.

INSTALLING TRAFFIC SIGNALSCommunication and signalling systems guarantee safety and quality when using railways.

LEONHARD WEISS RTE installs all kinds of railway traffic signals (incl. pole-mounted signals,

dwarf signals and signal bridges) both as part of railway construction services and as a separate

service.

INSTALLING DEVICE BOXES AND THEIR FOUNDATIONSLEONHARD WEISS RTE constructs foundations and installs device boxes and containers for

railway communication and signalling systems both as part of railway construction services and

as a separate service.

COMMUNICATION AND SIGNALLING, WIRINGLEONHARD WEISS RTE constructs foundations and installs all electricity, communication and

protection cables both as part of railway construction services and as a separate service.

CONSTRUCTING SUPPORT STRUCTURES, POLES AND FOUNDATIONS FOR OVERHEAD LINES WIRING AND EARTHING Overhead lines are essential parts of electrified rail tracks, which are gaining more and more

ground in Europe.

In cooperation with LEONHARD WEISS ENERGY and LEONHARD WEISS VIATER EHITUS we

have the knowledge, skills and equipment to perform all construction, repair and maintenance

tasks related railway electrification systems, communication and optical cables.

DELIVERINGTOP QUALITY WITH PRECISION AND SPEED

OTHER SUPPORTING SERVICES

DESIGNING RAIL TRACKSThe design process is the most important stage of any construction project, during which the

client’s wishes are harmonised with design criteria, existing laws and normative documents.

GEOLOGICAL STUDIESLEONHARD WEISS RTE performs all of the geological studies (involving partners in more spe-

cific problems, if needed) that are necessary to acquire the initial data used to design railways

and related structures.

GEODETIC MEASUREMENTSLEONHARD WEISS RTE performs all of the geodetic measurements (involving partners in more

specific problems, if needed) that are necessary to acquire the initial data used to design railways

and related structures, incl. tamping and lining projects.

GEODETIC SITE SURVEYS/MAPPINGWe perform all of the geodetic site surveys (involving partners in more specific problems, if nee-

ded) that are necessary to prepare the construction of railways and related structures and during

construction work and monitoring said construction work, incl. tamping and lining operations.

CONSTRUCTION OF PIERS, PORTS, CRANE TRACKS AND BANK PROTECTIONS

We have a lot of experience setting up port infra-

structure. We have the cutting-edge technology

and qualified team needed to perform the requi-

red work. Where necessary, we can involve our

partners in order to resolve specific issues.

SPECIAL CONSTRUCTIONS AND WELDINGLEONHARD WEISS RTE’s large maintenance shop and extensive work experience enable us to

build parts and metal constructions weighing up to 5 tons and measuring up to 6 × 6 × 12 m, as

well as to perform surface treatments.

CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF WELDING CONTAINERSLEONHARD WEISS RTE has substantial experience in the construction, renovation and main-

tenance of portable flash butt welding equipment.

CONSTRUCTION, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE OF RAILWAY VEHICLES AND SPECIAL RAILWAY VEHICLESLEONHARD WEISS RTE has a large workshop in Tallinn with a repair depot that allows railway

machinery to be driven into the workshop. We provide various repair and welding services in the

workshop.

MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT LEONHARD WEISS RTE owns modern railway technology and machinery.

LEASING RAILWAY MACHINERY LEONHARD WEISS RTE is prepared to lease out our cutting-edge technology along with quali-

fied machine operators to help carry out attractive and elaborate rail track projects.

OUR LOCATIONS IN THE BALTIC SEA REGION:HelsinkiKaunasKingisepp Riga TallinnTapaTartu

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LEONHARD WEISS RTE AS

Vesse 811415 TallinnEstonia

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