Upper Lars: Heavy truck traffic banned
On Friday, heavy trucks are prohibited from accessing the Russian-Georgian border from both sides. This restriction has been in place since 8:45 a.m.
On Friday, heavy trucks are prohibited from accessing the Russian-Georgian border from both sides. This restriction has been in place since 8:45 a.m.
Moscow is exploring the possibility of resuming railway service between Russia and Georgia via Abkhazia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk.
The railway connection from Armenia to Azerbaijan via Georgia is open and operating without obstacles, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, noting that Armenian businesses have not yet fully responded to this opportunity.
Azerbaijan, Georgia and Uzbekistan have held talks on enhancing the Middle Corridor, with plans to introduce digital technologies for rail freight.
The Georgian authorities have reopened the Gudauri-Kobi road section, which leads to the Russian border, for passenger car traffic. The ban imposed on February 2 remains in effect for heavy vehicles.
The total cargo volume is approximately 1,700 tons
Amid a growth in cargo shipments to Armenia via Azerbaijan, Armenia is pressing Russia to accelerate the restoration of railway lines leading to the borders with Azerbaijan and Turkey. This would allow the country to optimize freight transportation.
Azerbaijan Railways and Georgian Railways have launched the first express block train on the Poti-Baku route on January 30.
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.
The cost of the project is approximately 9 bln rubles
According to Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze, cargo transportation along the Middle Corridor has increased sevenfold over the past five years.
A sixth Tehran-Yerevan flight has been canceled within recent days, with media sources suggesting Iranian internet disruptions may be contributing to technical complications.
Russia will begin supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Armenia via Azerbaijani railways.
Ferries operated by the Azerbaijan Caspian Shipping Company (ASCO) set a new monthly record in December by transporting 4,476 vehicles.
Azerbaijan Railways CJSC, a company within the AZCON Holding group, received 392 block trains in 2025, which is a 37% increase compared to 2024.
Yerevan's political will to ensure an uninterrupted connection between Azerbaijan’s mainland and Nakhchivan remains firm, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
The project is significant in terms of fulfilling the obligations assumed by the Armenian side
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.
Tbilisi's approved budget for the current year allocates 2.2 billion lari ($821.7 million) for city-wide development, with nearly one-third dedicated to transportation projects.
Previously, services were cancelled due to unfavourable weather conditions