Possible Increase in Train Cars for Yerevan-Gyumri-Yerevan Route, Says South Caucasian Railway

Due to a sharp increase in passenger traffic on the Yerevan-Gyumri-Yerevan route, the South Caucasian Railway company is considering the possibility of increasing the number of train cars serving the route during weekends. This information is reported by the company's press service.

"Specifically, there was a significant rise in passenger flow towards Gyumri during the last weekend. Not all those wishing to travel were able to board, therefore South Caucasian Railway apologizes for the inconvenience caused," the statement reads.

As a result, the company is now looking into the options to increase the number of electric train cars on the Yerevan-Gyumri-Yerevan route.

South Caucasian Railway LLC is a subsidiary of Russian Railways and manages the railway system in Armenia under a concession agreement. According to the agreement signed on February 13, 2008, in Yerevan, the concession management period is set at 30 years, with the possibility of an extension for an additional 10 years by mutual agreement of the parties.