Rail transport in Azerbaijan
| Azerbaijan | |
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Azerbaijan railway network
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| Operation | |
| National railway | Azərbaycanda Dəmiryolu |
| System length | |
| Total | 2,932 kilometres (1,822 mi) |
| Double track | 815 kilometres (506 mi) |
| Electrified | 1,272 kilometres (790 mi) |
| Freight only | 810 kilometres (500 mi) |
| High-speed | 0 kilometres (0 mi) |
| Track gauge | |
| Main | 1,520 mm (4 ft 11 27⁄32 in) |
| Electrification | |
| 25 kV 50 Hz | Main network |
Rail transport in Azerbaijan is operated by the national state-owned railway company Azerbaijan Railways (Azerbaijani: Azərbaycanda Dəmiryolu). The railway network consists of 2,918 km (1,813 mi), its gauge is 1,520 mm (4 ft 11 27⁄32 in) (Russian broad gauge), 815 km (506 mi) are double track and 1,272 km (790 mi) are electrified at 3 kV (3,000 V) DC.
Azerbaijan's location and infrastructure have contributed to the vibrant transport sector of the country. Railways take up 16.7% of Azerbaijan's freight traffic flows. Throughout 2005-2009, a massive railway modernisation programme was initiated. Expansions costing $795 million were announced in 2012 to respond to the growing demand for rail transport in the country. Also Stadler Rail and local partner International Railway Distribution LLC announced the formation of a 51:49 joint venture on July 17, 2014.
The first railway line in Azerbaijan then belonging to the Russian Empire was laid in 1878 and was opened in 1880 within the suburban range of Baku, which led from Sabunçu to Suraxanı, today situated within the city of Baku. The track width corresponded to the Russian 1,520 mm (4 ft 11 27⁄32 in) gauge.
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