Azerbaijan launches design work on Aghdam-Khankandi railway line

The design phase of Azerbaijan's Aghdam-Khankandi railway line has commenced, stated Tural Abbasli, Advisor to the Chairman of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY) and Head of the Construction Projects Management Department, Report informs.

Abbasli made the announcement during the First Session of the National Business Development Forum, themed "Discussion of Questions and Suggestions on the Development of Transport Infrastructure."

"This year, we intend to start construction work on this railway. A contractor company has already been selected. Mobilization work continues. The railway line from Aghdam to Khankandi is expected to be 27-28 kilometers," Abbasli stated.

He further elaborated on the project, the Barda-Agdam railway line is planned to be extended to the settlement of Askeran: "Construction work on this project is planned to be completed by 2026. Construction work on the Barda-Aghdam railway line is expected to be completed next year".