# Event Details - **Event Name**: Rail Baltica Estonia: Geotechnical Conditions and Mineral Materials - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am – Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Rail Baltica is a major transnational railway extending over 800 km across the Baltic States; this lecture will focus on Estonia.About this EventThe Rail Baltica project is a major transnational railway development extending over 800 km across the three Baltic States. This presentation provides an overview of the current progress of the Estonian sections of the project. Key geotechnical conditions encountered along the route are outlined, alongside the principal technical challenges faced. The talk will also cover mineral material requirements and considerations relevant to construction in Estonia, including project requirements, sustainability, material reuse, and project execution.Margus Evart - Margus is currently the Materials Lead within the Technical Assurance Unit of Rail Baltica Estonia. He has over 10 years of experience in the testing, development, and construction processes of mineral materials and asphalt mixtures in Estonia. Margus has been involved in the Rail Baltica project since 2021, with a focus on the Estonian construction sections since 2023. His current role includes providing technical oversight of design-and-build construction sections and alliance contracts, managing compliance with earthworks design proposals and construction processes.Chris Davies - Chris is the acting Principal Geotechnical Engineer within the Technical Assurance Unit of Rail Baltica Estonia. He has over 10 years of experience spanning research, major infrastructure and nuclear decommissioning projects in the United Kingdom and internationally, working on both the designer and client sides. Chris has been involved in the Rail Baltica project since 2019 as the Pan-Baltic Geotechnical Engineer, with a focus on the Estonian construction sections since 2024. His current role includes providing technical oversight of design-and-build construction sections and alliance contracts, reviewing and approving design proposals, and addressing site queries- particularly those relating to ground investigations, the design and construction of temporary and permanent works as well as instrumentation and monitoring.17:30-18:00 - Tea and Coffee18:00-18:50 - Lecture Starts18:50 to 19:00 - Q & AWelcome to our NEIMME Lecture. NEIMME is the Royal Chartered membership organisation for Engineering, Science and Technology in the North.For more information about our events and the benefits of NEIMME membership see: https://mininginstitute.org.uk/membership/For information on IOM3 membership see: https://www.iom3.org/ https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/49584030-1c39-11f1-96cf-35f5f8a98e51-rimg-w1200-h655-dcffffff-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/newcastle-upon-tyne/rail-baltica-estonia-geotechnical-conditions-and-mineral-materials/100001984724561591 - **Event Categories**: art, theatre - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Newcastle upon Tyne - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Neville Hall - **lat**: 54.9693394 - **long**: -1.6142903 - **full address**: Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Rail Baltica Estonia: Geotechnical Conditions and Mineral Materials - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/3cec6eb5476f5c2d1f2267ae8d36c40034b507bfe3c45c805389f0397995036a-rimg-w1200-h675-dc010101-gmir.jpg?v=1773116789 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Rail Baltica Estonia: Geotechnical Conditions and Mineral Materials being held? - **A:** Rail Baltica Estonia: Geotechnical Conditions and Mineral Materials takes place on Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 06:00 am to Thu, 30 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 am at Neville Hall, Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Rail Baltica Estonia: Geotechnical Conditions and Mineral Materials? - **A:** Rail Baltica Estonia: Geotechnical Conditions and Mineral Materials is organized by North of England Institute of Mining and Mechanical Engineers. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Rail Baltica Estonia: Geotechnical Conditions and Mineral Materials is ideal for art lovers, collectors, creatives, and anyone inspired by visual arts, installations, and exhibitions. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Newcastle upon Tyne, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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