November 20, 2009 - 15:16 AMT
SCR to launch Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan passenger train
On November 20, SCR will launch Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan passenger train, South Caucasian Railways CJSC press service reported.

In July 2009, a presentation of 12 carriages, which had undergone major reconstruction at Voronezh rail car building plant, took place. "Armenia" train, complete with new carriages, will allow for passengers comfortable journey, with transportation prices unchanged.

South Caucasian Railways CJSC is a 100% subsidiary of Russian Railways CJSC. Under a concessionary agreement dated February 13, 2008, Armenian Railways CJSC was handed over to company's concessionary management. Agreement was signed for the period of 30 years, with possible extension of additional 10 years.