Nakhchivan:Construction of the railway connecting the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic to the Zangezur Corridor is advancing swiftly, according to Azerbaijan Railways CJSC. The project involves upgrading railway infrastructure to meet modern standards and is progressing rapidly on a 7-kilometer stretch between Zarani and Salammalik stations, extending from the Azerbaijan-Armenia border toward Ordubad.

According to Azeri-Press news agency, the railway spans a total of 194 kilometers and includes plans for the reconstruction of 10 stations, three passenger platforms, and the construction and restoration of various bridges, tunnels, and engineering structures. Deputy Director of Nakhchivan Railways LLC, Musa Aliyev, highlighted that the railway's reconstruction is part of the "State Program on the Socio-Economic Development of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic for 2023-2027." Work on new railway tracks from the border to Julfa station has commenced, with the design phase for the Julfa-Sadarak section nearing completion.

Reconstruction activities on the railway from the Armenian border toward Salammalik station include dismantling old materials and laying new tracks. Construction of bridges, culverts, drainage structures, hillside channels, and retaining walls is ongoing. Over 6 kilometers of rail-and-sleeper track have been laid, using high-quality rails imported from Turkey and sleepers from Shabran. Aliyev expressed optimism that the railway reconstruction will be completed soon, leading to the resumption of train services in Nakhchivan.

Efforts are focused on restoring safe train operations, with the reconstruction of the 7-kilometer section executed to a high standard. The project anticipates enabling trains to travel at speeds of 120 km/h within Nakhchivan.