The Akhalkalaki–Kars railway has opened, establishing a new transit route utilizing Georgian and Azerbaijani territory.
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Updated May 27
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What happened
The Akhalkalaki–Kars railway has opened, establishing a new transit route utilizing Georgian and Azerbaijani territory.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Bilateral train service between Azerbaijan and Georgia resumed, with Azerbaijan Railways operating in Azerbaijan.Sub-event
The new railway segment is open, connecting to Kazakhstan and utilizing Georgia and Azerbaijan for transit.1 source
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Armenia is planning an east-west goods corridor, including a railway under Russian concession, involving Shirak Province.Also in this story
- A 2008 concession agreement has been established allowing for the modern acquisition of railway infrastructure.
- The Government of Armenia has begun co-financing the construction of the Kajaran Tunnel project.
The entities involved
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Armenia
sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia
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Georgia
country in the Caucasus region of Europe and Asia
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Azerbaijan
country in the Caucasus in Eastern Europe and Western Asia
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