Container express train launched between Poti and Baku
Azerbaijan Railways and Georgian Railways have launched the first express block train on the Poti-Baku route on January 30.
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Azerbaijan to modernize Baku-Astara railway line by 2028
Azerbaijan plans a comprehensive modernization of the Baku-Astara railway line, which, once completed, will allow for the resumption of passenger service on this route, Azerbaijan's Deputy Minister of Digital Development and Transport Rahman Hummatov said.
Baku and Ankara ink deal on enhancing railway cooperation
The Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), affiliated with AZCON Holding, and the Turkish State Railways (TCDD) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), the ADY press service said.
Record grain harvest from Ulyanovsk shipped to Iran, Azerbaijan, and Türkiye
Following a record harvest, the Ulyanovsk region is boosting grain exports to Iran, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Türkiye, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Latvia. The first cargo ships have already departed for the Caspian Sea.
Representatives from Baku and Yerevan inspected Sadarak-Yeraskh railway section
Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives conducted a joint inspection of the Sadarak (Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan) -Yeraskh (Armenia) railway section, a segment of the planned Zangezur transport corridor.
Azerbaijan Railways block train operations increase 37% last year
Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, a company within the AZCON Holding group, received 392 block trains in 2025, which is a 37% increase compared to 2024.
Armenia doesn't rule out cooperation with Russia on "Trump Route"
Armenia has acknowledged the possibility of cooperation with Russia in TRIPP, though its participation in the project is not under discussion. The "Trump Route" in Armenia will be implemented by an Armenian-U.S. company.
New Ganja-Gabala route launched
Starting January 12, 2026, Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) will launch regular daily passenger services on the Ganja-Gabala route for the first time, aiming to enhance passenger convenience and regional connectivity.
Trains in western Georgia to resume service on January 9
Previously, services were cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions
Nearly 50 trains delayed on North Caucasus Railway due to heavy snowfall
Abnormal snowfall in southern Russia has caused significant disruptions on the North Caucasus Railway, with nearly 50 trains delayed as of the evening of January 1.
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.
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.
