Bordering Armenia, Iran, Nakhchivan and Türkiye, the line enhances the geopolitical and economic significance of Azerbaijan and the wider region.
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Azerbaijan, Horadiz to Aghband Railway Project
Azerbaijan, Horadiz to Aghband Railway Project
The Azerbaijan Horadiz Ağbend Railway Project is a strategic infrastructure investment in the Karabakh region.
Azerbaijan, Horadiz to Aghband Railway Project
27/05/2021 to 31/05/2026 (60 months). Ongoing, with delivery planned for 31/05/2026.
Highlights
Location
Azerbaijan, Karabakh region, along the Zangezur Corridor route from Horadiz to Aghband
Client/Employer Information
Azerbaycan Demiryolları İdaresi (ADY)
Project Scale
110.4 km railway line
Infrastructure Components
2 tunnels with a total length of 1.66 km9 railway stations44 bridges24 road crossings3 tunnels3 galleries585 minor engineering structures
Function
A strategic railway project intended to create an uninterrupted railway network between Türkiye and Azerbaijan
Operating Characteristics
Design suitable for speeds of 80 to 140 km/h
Key Feature
A new transport link between Asia and Europe, contributing to regional political and economic integration.
Project Duration
27/05/2021 – 31/05/2026 (60 months)The project is ongoing and is scheduled for handover on 31/05/2026.
Architectural and Engineering Details
The 110.4 km railway is being built using modern engineering. Its two tunnels total 1.66 km. Construction follows international standards and the region's geological and geographical conditions, creating modern infrastructure for passengers and freight.
Technologies and Innovations Used
The single track railway is designed for bidirectional operation at 80 to 140 km/h. Signaling, electrification and intelligent controls will provide high safety and uninterrupted service.
Special Solutions
The primary objective is an uninterrupted railway network between Türkiye and Azerbaijan. Globally, the project will extend from Central Asia through the Caspian Sea, the Caucasus and Türkiye to Europe, forming a bridge between Asia and Europe. This connection will increase economic interaction and enable business partnerships.
Sustainability
Economic and Social Impact
The railway will accelerate Türkiye Azerbaijan trade and logistics and contribute greatly to Nakhchivan's economic and social development. A new Asia Europe corridor will also stimulate regional trade.
Sustainability and Environmental Sensitivity
Tunnel construction targeted minimal intervention in nature, with green solutions based on environmental impact analyses. Shorter, faster transport is expected to reduce carbon emissions.
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