First grain shipment from Russia to Armenia via Azerbaijan
For the first time, a shipment of Russian grain has been dispatched from the Volgograd region to Armenia via railway transit through Azerbaijani territory.
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Railway construction for Anaklia port to begin soon
Georgian Railway is preparing to start building rail infrastructure to connect with the planned Anaklia deep-water port.
Georgia launches Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway
The Baku-Tbilisi-Kars project has been practically completed and work is currently underway to put it into operation, according to reports from Georgia.
Fuel train from Azerbaijan departs for Armenia via Georgia
A freight train carrying oil products destined for Armenia departed from Azerbaijan yesterday's evening, marking the start of direct fuel shipments from SOCAR.
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 …
Uzbekistan invests in railway construction to China
A loan agreement was signed in Bishkek to finance the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railroad, the Kyrgyz government's press service said.
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.
Georgia announces Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway to open soon
Georgian authorities have announced the imminent launch of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars (BTK) railway line, a project set to strengthen regional connectivity.
EU holding talks on Zangezur Corridor - Marta Kos
European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said that the EU views the Zangezur Corridor project within a broader contex
Ankara and Yerevan discuss reopening Kars-Gyumri railway
Turkish and Armenian representatives have held meetings at the border of the two countries and in the Armenian city of Gyumri, the Armenian Foreign Ministry's press service said.
Rasht-Astara railway construction start date set
Construction on the Rasht-Astara railway line is expected to begin in the second half of March 2026, Deputy Minister of Roads and Urban Development of Iran and Executive Director of Iran Railways Jabbar Ali Zakeri 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.
Zangezur Corridor construction nearing completion - Ilham Aliyev
Construction of the Zangezur Corridor on Azerbaijan’s territory is nearing completion, President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev said as he addressed at the 7th Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia in Tashkent.
Extra trains to connect Tbilisi and Batumi in November
In November, additional rail services will connect Tbilisi and Batumi to accommodate fans attending the Georgian national rugby team's test matches.
Construction of road to Anaklia port to begin in Georgia next year
A highway to Anaklia's deep-water port on Georgia's Black Sea coast is scheduled for construction launch in 2026, with parallel railway development planned.
Moscow and Tehran to sign Rasht-Astara railroad construction deal in November
Russia and Iran will finalize a contract on the completion of construction operation of Rasht-Astara Railroad, Iran's minister of roads and urban development Farzaneh Sadegh said.
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.
Trains to connect Moscow and Almaty again
Direct rail service between Moscow and Almaty will resume this autumn.
Russia and Iran to sign contract for Rasht-Astara railway section construction
An agreement is anticipated shortly to kick off the construction of the Rasht-Astara railway in Iran, a strategic segment of the International North-South Transport Corridor, Director General for International Affairs at Iran’s Ministry of Transport and Urban Development Amin Taraffo said.
