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By Fatma Babayeva

Head of Azerbaijan Railways CJSC Javid Gurbanov stated that the issue of changing the tariffs for railway transportation within Azerbaijan is not on the agenda.

"The tariff policy on international routes doesn't depend on us. The international agreements, the exchange rate of the Swiss franc and other factors play a role in this issue," he told reporters on June 9.

"As for the tariffs for domestic transportation, we do not plan to change them even despite the fact that the prime cost of the travel, for example, by the Baku-Sumgait train is around $6, while the ticket price for one passenger is 0.8 manats [$0.5]," added Gurbanov.

In addition, Azerbaijan Railways CJSC will install GPS navigation systems in all its trains by mid-2017, Gurbanov added.

"GPS navigation systems will be installed in freight and passenger cars, as well as electric and diesel locomotives," said Gurbanov. "Thus, we will be able to track the location of each train and car, identify the reasons for delays, and accurately calculate fuel and electricity consumption. I think that this process will be completed by mid-2017."

Train services in Azerbaijan are operated by Azerbaijan Railways. The system’s infrastructure is currently undergoing modernization and refurbishment. The centre of the rail network is Baku, with an extensive network connecting all parts of the country.

The company website is comprehensive, and it offers timetables, route maps and fare information, and online purchase of tickets.

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