BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 5. A major upgrade of the
Georgian Railway will strengthen Georgia’s role in the development
of the Middle Corridor, Trend reports, citing the Georgian Railway
company.
According to Lasha Abashidze, CEO of the Georgian Railway, for
the first time in the history of independent Georgia, the company
will acquire up to 50 locomotives, 1,500 railcars, and 10 passenger
trains
In addition, it is emphasized that “Georgian Railways” is
entering a completely new stage of development. This large-scale
modernization will, on the one hand, strengthen Georgia’s position
as a transit country within the Middle Corridor, and on the other,
make “Georgian Railways” an even more reliable and stable
company.
The Middle Corridor is a trade and transport route passing
through a number of countries in the region and connecting Asia
with Europe. It is viewed as an alternative to the traditional
Northern and Southern Corridors.
The route begins in China and passes through the countries of
Central Asia, then crosses the Caspian Sea, Azerbaijan, Georgia,
and Türkiye before reaching Europe. The Middle Corridor is a land
route that bypasses the longer sea routes and connects the eastern
regions of Asia, including China, with European markets.
