Baku-Tbilisi-Kars
Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line the construction of which started on 27 November 2007 was solemnly inaugurated on 30 October 2017. Over 500 kilometres of almost 850-kilometre long railroad line passes through the territory of Azerbaijan. The operation of the Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line which is the shortest and most reliable railroad connecting Europe with Asia led to the increased logistical capacity of Azerbaijan in the “East-West” transport corridor.
Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line which has become an important part of the Eurasian transport map is serving regional peace and stability where it is located.
Freight transportation volume via Baku-Tbilisi-Kars railway line (ton)
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2018 |
2019 |
2020 |
2021 |
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1st quarter |
6 527 |
21 469 |
62 083 |
92 095 |
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2nd quarter |
21 281 |
16 321 |
95 472 |
145 501 |
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3rd quarter |
22 776 |
23 237 |
32 441 |
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4th quarter |
16 809 |
49 147 |
34 948 |
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Total |
67 393 |
110 174 |
224 944 |
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Passenger transportation via Baku-Tbilisi-Kars line is expected to start in near future.
