Azerbaijan is actively developing its railway sector and investing in domestic logistics infrastructure, expanding its freight wagon fleet to enhance transport efficiency and support key transit routes. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Azerbaijan is actively developing its railway sector and investing in domestic logistics infrastructure, expanding its freight wagon fleet to enhance transport efficiency and support key transit routes
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Azerbaijan strengthens logistics potential

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) purchased 300 new wagons using internal investments. The delivery includes 200 open wagons with a 70-ton capacity and 100 universal platforms designed to carry up to 72 tons.

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These platforms are suitable for transporting both 20-foot and 40-foot containers. This step significantly broadens the company’s logistics capabilities, as demand for containerized transport continues to grow with the rise of multimodal trade.

The new wagons will be deployed on domestic routes and key international lines. Special focus is placed on the North-South and East-West corridors, which play a strategic role in regional trade and global logistics.

Azerbaijan boosts transit competitiveness

Industry experts believe this fleet upgrade will increase the country’s competitiveness in freight transportation. Modern wagons will improve cargo handling speeds and ensure greater reliability for supply chains.

The company is pursuing a long-term development strategy. Therefore, the modernization of the wagon fleet is seen as a foundation for integrating Azerbaijan more deeply into global logistics networks.

Growing investments in the railway sector highlight the country’s ambition to become a central logistics hub in the region. And this progress is opening new opportunities for businesses and international partnerships.

Thus, investing in 300 new wagons will not only strengthen trust among partners but also accelerate the development of transit corridors, which is particularly important amid growing demand for multimodal transport solutions.

Why did Azerbaijan purchase new wagons?

Azerbaijan upgraded its fleet to improve transport efficiency and support the growing demand for container transit along key international trade routes.

What types of wagons did Azerbaijan acquire?

Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) acquired 200 open wagons with a 70-ton capacity and 100 universal platforms with a 72-ton limit, suitable for container transportation.

Where will the new wagons be used?

The new wagons will operate on domestic lines and on the North-South and East-West corridors, reinforcing the country’s role in international transit.

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