  SCR launches electric train in Armavir-Aragats directionOctober 27, 2009 - 20:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - On October 1, South Caucasian Railways (SCR) will launch a new electric train in Armavir-Aragats direction, the company's press service reports.New electric train is scheduled to leave Armavir station at 12:40 (arrival in Aragats: 13:57) and depart from Aragats at 14:20 (arrival in Armavir: 15:57). Ticket price comprises AMD 300, with 50% discount for students. South Caucasus CJSC is a 100% subsidiary of Russian Railways OJSC. Armenian Railways CJSC has been handed over to SCR CJSC's concessionary management. Concessionary agreement dated February 13, 2008 was signed for the period of 30 years, with possibility of extension for additional 10 years.   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 |  Related sections Latest news Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals  Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation.Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan.Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush.Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |
