3 August 2026 14:55 (UTC+04:00)Ulviyya Poladova Read moreAzerbaijan and Georgia have adopted important decisions aimed at doubling the speed of border crossing procedures for rail freight transportation between the two countries, AzerNEWS reports. According to Azerbaijan Railways CJSC (ADY), part of AZCON Holding, a meeting was held at the Boyuk Kesik station with the participation of senior officials from the railway administrations of Azerbaijan and Georgia, as well as representatives of relevant state institutions. The discussions focused on expanding cooperation in the railway sector, improving the efficiency of international freight and passenger transportation, and reducing delays at the Azerbaijan-Georgia border. The sides reviewed factors affecting the passage of freight trains, explored ways to shorten border crossing times, and exchanged views on strengthening regional transport links and increasing the competitiveness of the Middle Corridor. Under the new approach, wagon inspections previously carried out at both Boyuk Kesik and Gardabani stations will be conducted only at Boyuk Kesik station for the Azerbaijan-Georgia direction and at Tbilisi junction station for the Georgia-Azerbaijan direction.