railways
ADY adds Baku-Agstafa trains for the November holidays
Additional services are planned for November 7, 8, 9 and 10. Passengers should check departure times and seat availability for their chosen date.
Grand Central trains clear a key digital-signalling approval milestone
Alstom reports approval for the first ETCS-equipped Class 180. Software work, testing and driver preparation remain before wider operation.
Pashinyan: Proposals on Armenian Railway Competitiveness to Be Prepared Within Three Months
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said a group will be created within three months to address the competitiveness of the country's railways. He spoke after talks with Russian Railways head Oleg Belozerov.
Georgia to Invest $7 Billion in Transport Infrastructure by 2032
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze announced plans to invest $7 billion in transport development by 2032, with railway modernization as a key priority.
Azerbaijan Railways Receives 416 Block Trains from China in Nine Months
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) received 416 block trains from China in January-September 2026, up 40% year-on-year.
Azerbaijan Railways boosts freight traffic by 11% in first nine months of 2026
Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) transported about 14 million tonnes of freight in January-September 2026, up 11% year-on-year. Transit traffic rose 15% to 5.7 million tonnes.
Azerbaijan Railways launches additional Baku–Tbilisi services from 1 November
From 1 November 2026, four daily trains will run on the Baku–Tbilisi–Baku route, increasing passenger capacity from 386 to 564 seats. Standard-class tickets for the additional services start at 36 manats.
TMTM Participants Discuss Optimization of Freight Costs
The Working Group on the Trans-Caspian Route considered tariff policy and container transportation to enhance the attractiveness of the Middle Corridor.
EDB: Nearly $350 Billion to Be Invested in Eurasia's Transport Framework
The Eurasian Development Bank values Eurasia's transport project portfolio at $345 billion and identifies Central Asia as one of the most dynamic segments of the new logistics framework.
Azerbaijan Transits 2,900 Tonnes of Grain from Russia to Armenia
Azerbaijan Railways reports another transit shipment: 1,400 tonnes of barley and 1,469 tonnes of wheat sent from Balajari station to Boyuk-Kesik station.
Azerbaijan: TRIPP Implementation Impossible Without Baku, Launch Expected in 2027
Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister stated that TRIPP negotiations are held between the US and Armenia, but implementation is impossible without Baku's participation. The project's start is expected in 2027.
Azerbaijan becomes central transport hub for Central Asia
At a forum in Baku, Emil Mammadov, advisor to Azerbaijan Railways, announced large-scale integration with Central Asia and the creation of a new association 'Eurasian Transport Route'.
Azerbaijan to Send Another Batch of Diesel Fuel to Armenia
Azerbaijan continues exporting petroleum products to Armenia: 989 tons of diesel fuel will be shipped from Bilajari station.
KTZ and Huawei Discuss Digital Modernization of Railways
KTZ Chairman Yelzhas Otynshiyev met with Huawei Senior Vice President Leo Chen to discuss implementing digital solutions in infrastructure.
Azerbaijan Continues Transit of Russian Goods to Armenia
On August 22, wheat and propane from Russia were sent in transit through Azerbaijan to Armenia. Since the start of deliveries, the total volume of grain has exceeded 49,000 tons.
Azerbaijan Continues Grain Transit from Russia to Armenia
Another batch of grain will be sent from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan today. In total, more than 47,000 tons of grain have been transited since the start of deliveries.
Azerbaijan to Send Another Train with Russian Wheat to Armenia
On August 19, a train with 1,820 tons of Russian wheat will depart from Azerbaijan to Armenia in transit. Since the start of shipments, over 42,000 tons of grain have been transported through Azerbaijan to Armenia.
ADY to Resume Baku-Sumgait Train Service Before New School Year
Azerbaijan Railways plans to resume passenger service on the Khirdalan-Sumgait line before the new school year.
Overchuk: Russia Has Not Received Official Requests to Terminate Concession on SCR
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk stated that Armenia has not sent official requests to terminate the concession agreement with the South Caucasus Railway, but Russia is ready for dialogue.
ADY Extends Advance Ticket Sales for Baku-Tbilisi-Baku Route
Azerbaijan Railways is gradually increasing the advance ticket sales period for the international Baku-Tbilisi-Baku route to 90 days.