  Yerevan-Tbilisi railway serviced 3,6 thous. passengers in Jan-Feb 2012 March 19, 2012 - 14:57 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Volume of international passenger transport through the South Caucasus Railways (SCR) increased by 2,9% in January-February 2012. According to the latest statistical data, 3,6 thous. passengers were transported by Yerevan-Tbilisi –Yerevan trains against the 3,5 thous. of the same period in 2011. “SCR overall serviced 67,3 thous. passengers during the first two months,” the company’s press service reported. The SCR CJSC adheres to its policy of consistent boosting passenger service quality and the comfort levels. Works aimed at upgrading the railway vehicles, expanding the list of services offered, as well as enhancing the train speed serve the purpose.   Top stories Yerevan has dismissed Turkey’s demand to shut down the Armenian nuclear power plant as “inappropriate”. Armenia will loan 2.9 billion drams to Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh), according to a draft government decision. The Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of Azerbaijan has “strongly condemned” Armenia’s decision. Kerobyan has said that for the first time in the history of Armenia, the volume of foreign direct investments amounted to about $1 billion.   Partner news |  Latest news Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan  The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops.Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skillsArmenian, Saudi Foreign Minister meet in Riyadh The two commended the positive dynamics of the development of political dialogue between Armenia and Saudi ArabiaPashinyan: Azerbaijan’s proximity shouldn’t worry border residents At the same time, he said that he “does not guarantee [the security of villagers] one hundred percent”. |
