Transit to Armenia via Azerbaijan benefits all parties - Overchuk
Cargo deliveries from Russia and Kazakhstan to Armenia via Azerbaijan and Georgia by rail are beneficial for all parties involved, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said.
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Trains cancelled due to flooding in Dagestan
Russian Railways (RZD) reported that heavy rains caused disruptions to rail service in Dagestan
Zangezur Corridor construction underway in Türkiye
Türkiye’s Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu said the construction has already started on Türkiye's Zangezur Corridor section.
Russian Railways launches regular grain shipments from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan
Regular grain shipments from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan have been launched, Russian Railways has announced. The route was introduced after transit restrictions were lifted, and plans are underway to expand it.
Pashinyan asks Russia to restore railways to Azerbaijan and Turkey
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he has asked Russia to address the restoration of the railway infrastructure. "I have asked our Russian partners to urgently address, in particular, the full restoration of …
Russia may join Trump's "Route" in Armenia
Moscow is ready to discuss with Yerevan its possible participation in the 'Trump Route' project (TRIPP), director of the 4th CIS Department at the Russian Foreign Ministry Mikhail Kalugin said.
Azerbaijani PM meets with Russian Railways head
Azerbaijan's Prime Minister Ali Asadov held a meeting with CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Russian Railways Oleg Belozyorov.
Memorandum on North-South transport corridor signed in Baku
Russian, Azerbaijani and Iranian Railways signed a memorandum of understanding on boosting the North-South cooperation efficiency following the 83rd meeting of the CIS Railway Transport Council.
Moscow reports on Baku's progress achieved on North-South corridor
Russia acknowledges Baku's progress in establishing the Azerbaijani segment of the International Transport Corridor North-South, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said.
Russian Railways resumes Moscow-Pyongyang direct rail service
The direct railway service between Moscow and Pyongyang will start again from June 17, Russian Railways' press service said.
Ritsa tourist train's schedule for 2025 announced
The Ritsa train from Moscow to Abkhazia will make only one trip this year. Ticket sales have not yet begun - the tour is scheduled for October.
Ministry of Transport assess North-South Corridor carrying capacity
By 2030, the North-South International Transport Corridor will be capable of transporting 20 million tons of cargo. This is the capacity the corridor is expected to reach, the Russian Minister of Transport said.
Russia and Azerbaijan approve agreement on transportation along North-South corridor
The Russian government has approved a draft agreement with Azerbaijan on the joint development of transit freight traffic along the North-South International Transport Corridor (ITC), the corresponding order was signed by Russian Prime Minister …
Russia resumes rail service with North Korea
Russia’s state railway company resumed passenger rail service with North Korea, which had been suspended since 2020. Russian …
Rail traffic between Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan may be resumed
Russian Railways (RZD) is considering the possible resumption of passenger traffic from Russia to Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
RZD Tour: tourist trains with Uzbekistan may be launched soon
International tourist trains, including those to Uzbekistan, may be launched by "Russian Railways" soon. General Director of RZD Tour Roman Barakovskikh shared the detail where tourists from Uzbekistan would be able to go on a cruise train.
Russia and Uzbekistan to launch tourist trains
Moscow and Tashkent are considering possible routes for tourist trains. It became known following the visit of the Russian delegation to Uzbekistan.
Train derails Russia’s Volgograd Region, over 100 people injured
Dozens of people have been injured as a train and a Kamaz truck collided in southwestern Russia’s Volgograd Region on Monday. Up to 100 people were feared injured when a passenger train derailed. Eight cars of the …
Passenger train carriages derail in Russia's Komi
The Vorkuta-Novorossiysk train that derailed in the Komi Republic included 14 cars, nine of them turned over, the Inta municipal entity administration said on its Telegram channel. "The train included a total of 14 …
Armenia expresses appreciation to Russia for railway repairs
Russian partners are carrying out a large-scale work to restore Armenia’s railway after the floods, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at the Cabinet meeting. "I understand that our Russian partners …
