BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 5. The European Union
(EU) considers the restoration of the Nakhchivan railway to be one
of an important initiatives, Viktor Bojkov, Head of the
Cooperation Part of the EU Delegation to Azerbaijan, mentioned throughout
a media briefing in Ganja devoted to the thirtieth anniversary of the
EU–Azerbaijan partnership and initiatives applied in Ganja,
Pattern studies.
In accordance with him, one of many largest funding initiatives
at the moment being reviewed by the European Union is the restoration
of the railway infrastructure within the Nakhchivan Autonomous
Republic.
”At one time, this railway was an essential transport line
connecting the Caspian Sea with the Black Sea. Nevertheless, the road
has been uncared for for a few years and is in want of main
overhaul,” he mentioned.
Viktor Bojkov famous that a couple of weeks in the past, a joint inspection of
the Julfa–Nakhchivan railway line was carried out along with
specialists.
”Presently, it’s unattainable for trains to journey at a pace of
greater than 20 kilometers per hour on that part. However, the
unanimous conclusion of the specialists was that the railway line is
nonetheless viable and will be restored with the fitting funding,” he
emphasised.
The EU official acknowledged that bridges, crossings, and sections
situated alongside the border had been additionally inspected in the course of the go to.
In accordance with him, the railway line runs very near the Araz
River and the border in some areas.
”This undertaking is one in all nationwide significance, and I feel one in all
the principle initiatives that will likely be remembered from at the moment’s
displays is exactly the Nakhchivan railway undertaking,” Bojkov
added.
He famous that plenty of funding initiatives are additionally being
applied in Ganja with the help of the European Union.
One in all these initiatives pertains to water useful resource administration,
whereas one other entails updating town’s road lighting
system.
”The creation of a contemporary and energy-efficient road lighting
system for Ganja is of nice significance when it comes to each security and
vitality effectivity,” he concluded.
