Iran to increase freight traffic in corridors with Azerbaijan and Russia
The President of Iran has expressed his plans to enhance freight transportation via rail and road through Azerbaijan and Russia.
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Armenia can not replace Russia in operating railways -Shoigu
Any country is unlikely to be able to replace Russia in managing Armenia’s railways, given that the South Caucasus Railway transports all cargo critical to the republic, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu said.
Russia to begin implementing Rasht-Astara in Iran since April
The practical implementation of the Rasht-Astara railway line project within the framework of the North-South international transport corridor will begin on April 1, 2026, Russian Energy Minister Sergey Tsivilyov said.
Russia and Iran to sign agreements on Rasht-Astara railway construction
Tehran has announced that two bilateral documents concerning the construction of the Rasht–Astara railway line will be signed with Russia on Saturday, February 14.
Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan expand cooperation on Middle Corridor
Representatives of Azerbaijan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan met in Ashgabat to discuss cooperation in the railway sector
US begins work on organizing TRIPP construction
A team of experts from the AECOM U.S. engineering and consulting firm has visited Armenia to begin site surveys for the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project, the U.S. Embassy in Armenia reported.
Russian grain 25 wagons sent to Armenia via Azerbaijan
Wagons with grain were sent from Russia to Armenia in transit through the territory of Azerbaijan. On February 1, 25 wagons with a total weight of 1,746 tons were sent to Armenia.
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.
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.
