What is the name of Azerbaijan's national state-owned rail transport company?
Q: What is the name of Azerbaijan's national state-owned rail transport company?
A: The national state-owned rail transport company in the Republic of Azerbaijan is called "Azerbaijan Railways" Closed Joint-Stock Company.
Q: How long is the total length of the railway network in Azerbaijan?
A: The total length of the railway network in Azerbaijan is 2,932 km (1,822 mi).
Q: What type of gauge does the railway use?
A: The railway uses a 1520 rail gauge which is electrified at 3 kV (3,000 V) DC.
Q: When was the first railway line laid in Azerbaijan?
A: The first railway line was laid in 1878 and opened in 1880 outside Baku.
Q: How much of the total length of routes are electrified?
A: 43% or 1,272 km (790 mi) are electrified.
Q: How many stations does Azerbaijan Railways have?
A: There are 176 stations on Azerbaijan Railways.
Q: What year did Kars–Tbilisi–Baku Railway open and what effect has it had on railways in Azerbaijan?
A: Kars–Tbilisi–Baku Railway opened and was completed in 2017 and has had a positive effect on railways in Azerbaijan with new technology being implemented as well as new and faster trains replacing old ones. It has also increased freight market share for railways quickly since its completion.
