Construction on the Aghdam-Khankandi railway line is expected to be largely completed by December this year, Report learned.
The railway line spans 28 kilometers, or 30.8 kilometers, including branch lines. As part of the project, three stations-Asgaran, Khojaly, and the Khankandi Railway & Bus Terminal Complex-will be built. These stations aim to enhance domestic transport mobility according to modern standards.
The project also includes 123 engineering structures and a 28-kilometer communication and signaling system.
Passenger service on the Baku-Aghdam-Baku route began on August 30, 2025. Travelers currently use stations in Baku, Bilajari, Ujar, Leki, Yevlakh, Barda, Kocharyli, Tazakand, and Aghdam. Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) operates modern FLIRT trains manufactured by Switzerland's Stadler, offering Standard, Standard+, Business, and First-Class travel options.
Before the occupation, passenger service from Baku to Khankandi ran on sleeper trains, last operating in 1993.