BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 25. The Azerbaijan
Railways CJSC (ADY) plans to purchase new passenger trains and
wagons from Chinese manufacturers as part of efforts to modernize
its rolling stock and expand passenger transportation capacity,
according to its press service.
ADY Chairman Rovshan Rustamov, who is also a senior official
within AZCON Holding, discussed potential cooperation during a
visit to China, including meetings with CRRC Zhuzhou Locomotive
Co., Ltd..
The sides reviewed plans for the development of passenger rail
services in Azerbaijan and the expansion of a modern rolling stock
fleet. CRRC Zhuzhou expressed interest in expanding cooperation
with ADY, the statement said.
Rustamov said modernization of railway transport is a priority
aimed at improving comfort, safety, reliability and sustainability
for passengers. He added that ADY aims to build a fleet capable of
meeting growing passenger demand, with negotiations focused on
improving service quality on both suburban and intercity
routes.
According to ADY, discussions included the possible purchase of
four new passenger trains for interregional routes, as well as
technical specifications, safety systems, energy efficiency and
maintenance requirements.
The talks also covered a broader plan under the “State Program
on Improving Transport Infrastructure in Baku and Surrounding Areas
for 2025–2030,” which envisions the purchase of 20 additional
passenger trains, the press service said.
During the visit, the ADY delegation also met with
representatives of CRRC Nanjing Puzhen Co., Ltd., a manufacturer of
passenger cars and electric trains.
The sides discussed a potential deal involving four passenger
trains and 50 passenger cars, along with issues related to safety
systems, passenger comfort, spare parts supply, personnel training
and technology transfer, ADY said.
