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Railways

Turkmenistan joins new China–Afghanistan freight route

A new multimodal freight corridor linking China and Afghanistan via Turkmenistan has been officially launched, aiming to improve the speed and efficiency of overland cargo transportation across Central Asia.

08 May 2026-11:50
Kazakhstan turns down Russia in thermal energy sector

Russia’s declining influence across the post-Soviet space is becoming particularly evident in the economic sphere. The erosion of political authority, the growing maturity of former Soviet republics, and favorable geopolitical conditions for a relatively smooth separation have allowed what were once considered permanent partners to start looking in other directions.

12 Apr 2026-14:36
Armenia wants to get rid of Russian Railways: Maneuver, pressure, or strategic pivot?

Recent statements by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have arguably been the most candid since discussions about the country’s railway sector began. For the first time at such a high level, the idea was voiced that concession rights to manage Armenia’s railway network could potentially be transferred to a third party friendly to both Yerevan and Moscow. In essence, this concerns the future of South Caucasus Railway, a subsidiary of Russian Railways (RZD), which manages Armenia’s entire railway system under a concession agreement valid until 2038.

18 Feb 2026-10:31
Azerbaijan and Türkiye sign deal to strengthen railway ties

27 Jan 2026-18:27
World Bank seeks deeper cooperation with Azerbaijan Railways

The World Bank has expressed strong interest in expanding cooperation with Azerbaijan Railways (ADY), highlighting new partnership opportunities linked to the development of regional transport corridors.

26 Jan 2026-17:10
ADY accelerates efforts to cut carbon footprint

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) is continuing to reduce its carbon footprint through the use of modern electric trains, solar-powered depot facilities and expanded digital solutions.

26 Jan 2026-10:30
Italy railways bets €1bn on Europe’s high-speed boom

Italy’s state-owned railway group Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) is accelerating its international ambitions, striking a major partnership with U.S. investment firm Certares to expand high-speed rail services across Europe.

29 Dec 2025-15:25
Azerbaijan, Russia to boost cargo flows through digitalization

Rovshan Rustamov, Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) under AZCON Holding, and Oleg Belozyorov, Director General and Chairman of the Board of Russian Railways JSC, met in Baku on Wednesday to discuss key topics on the bilateral agenda, including the digitization and optimization of cargo operations.

26 Nov 2025-16:27
India's train collision death toll climbs to 11 - VIDEO

The death toll from Tuesday’s train accident in India’s central state of Chhattisgarh has climbed to 11, an Indian Railways official confirmed on Wednesday.

05 Nov 2025-12:14
Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains face delay as Indian Railways flags finishing flaws

India’s much-awaited Vande Bharat Sleeper Trains may not hit the tracks as soon as expected. The first 16-coach sleeper sets — promoted as India’s fastest sleeper trains — are facing delays after the Railway Board flagged multiple furnishing and finishing issues during inspections.

03 Nov 2025-09:55