SCRW to launch week-end train on July 10July 2, 2009 - 15:56 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On July 10, SCRW will launch week-end train to leave from Yerevan, Armavir and Kanaker stations, SCRW Deputy General Director Marat Khakovtold a news conference in Yerevan. According to him, the week-end train is meant for those planning a family weekend holiday. The train will be leaving at 10 p.m. on Friday and returning on Sunday evening. Passengers can stay in the compartment for the night, thus saving on night lodging (which costs around AMD 12 000 per night in RA). A restaurant car and security will be operating in the train. According to Marat Khakov, yesterday SCRW had a meeting with Tourist Association representatives, who were offered the service at the self cost of 9-10 AMD. SCRW Deputy General Director also noted that transportation duration was reduced by 1 hour to last about 3 hours, starting from July 10. 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 | Court in Azerbaijan extends former Karabakh leader’s arrest by 5 months The Binagadi District Court in Azerbaijan has granted the prosecutor’s petition to extend the arrest of Arkady Ghukasyan. Ucom General Director joins High-Tech Development Panel Discussion The discussion was titled "The Role of International Corporations and Investors as Catalysts for Development of High-Tech Ecosystem." U.S. still believes “peace is possible” between Armenia, Azerbaijan The United States continues to believe that peace is possible between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Vedant Patel says. Dozens detained as antigovernment protest continue in Armenia At least 63 people demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation were detained on May 14 as they blocked streets in Yerevan. |