On April 2, Ordubad railway station of “Nakhchivan Railways” Limited Liability Company launched after major overhaul.
The Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Vasif Talibov and chairman of “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC Javid Gurbanov attended the opening ceremony of the railway.
Director of “Nakhchivan Railways” Limited Liability Company Mahir Aliyev made a speech and mentioned that construction work in the autonomous republic has covered railway system, passenger stations, administrative and technical buildings, modern railway infrastructure, comprehensive work and service conditions have been created. The constant upgrading of the infrastructure and raising the level of service has increased the number of users of rail transport. As part of the ongoing construction work in the railway economy, the new office buildings for Ordubad Passenger Station and Road Area, as well as a new building for road workers have been built, station Management Center, freight warehouse and substation building have been substantially overhauled. Mahir Aliyev thanked the Chairman of the Supreme Majlis on behalf of all railwaymen of the autonomous republic for his care.
Chairman of “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC Javid Gurbanov delivered a speech and noted Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, the integral part of Azerbaijan, experiences a thriving development period. As a result of the successful continuation of the national leader's path, the railway infrastructure in the autonomous republic is preserved and developed, despite the blockade conditions. “Azerbaijan Railways” CJSC will carry out further measures to modernize the railway infrastructure of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. At present, work is underway to open the railway between Baku and Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic through Iran. This will contribute to economic development of the autonomous republic and further modernization of railway transport. Javid Gurbanov congratulated the collective on the occasion of commissioning Ordubad railway station and new passenger wagons.
The Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Vasif Talibov evaluated the launch of the Ordubad railway station and the new passenger carriages as a significant event and congratulated the railwaymen and users on this occasion: Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic is in blockade since the beginning of the Armenian-Azerbaijani Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. At that time, national leader Heydar Aliyev's leadership in the autonomous republic saved Nakhchivan from many troubles. Meanwhile, the measures taken by the great leader prevented the collapse of Nakhchivan Railways. After the national leader's return to political power in Azerbaijan, attention was drawn to the development of the railway along with other areas.
The Chairman of the Supreme Majlis said: Today, as a result of the successful continuation of the national leader's path by the President of the country, all areas are being developed in Azerbaijan. This development also covered railway transport. The development of railway transport is an indication of the country's independence and economic power. Despite being in the blockade, the railroad economy is also maintained in the autonomous republic. "Development Program of Rail Transport System in Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic for 2011-2015", has contributed to the development of railway transport in the autonomous republic. At present, railroad opportunities are widely used in the implementation of internal freight and passenger transportation in the autonomous republic. This is welcomed by residents and businessmen. All this is the result of the successful implementation of the program, as well as the selfless labor of the Nakhchivan railroaders.
The Chairman of the Supreme Majlis thanked the railwaymen and said: "Azerbaijan Railways" Closed Joint-Stock Company pays great attention to the development of railway transport in the autonomous republic. Railway infrastructure is modernized in the Autonomous Republic, new railroad stations are built, wagons repaired and other works are being carried out. The introduction of new passenger wagons today is another sign of concern.
The Chairman of the Supreme Majlis expressed his gratitude to the management of the Azerbaijan Railways CJSC for the assistance provided to the railway development in Nakhchivan, expressed confidence that new wagons would be used effectively and the passengers will have exemplary service.
Then Chairman of the Supreme Majlis of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic Vasif Talibov and chairman of the Azerbaijan Railways Closed Joint-Stock Company Javid Gurbanov cut the ribbon symbolizing the opening.
It was reported that a new administrative building for the Ordubad Passenger Station, administrative and auxiliary buildings for the road section, as well as a building for the road workers, the Station Management Center and freight warehouse were reconstructed during the construction work. In the administrative building of the Ordubad Passenger Station there are 9 working rooms, a waiting room, and a buffet and technical rooms in the basement. The Station Management Center has 7 work rooms, 5 equipment rooms, a warehouse and a boiler room. In the yard of the establishment there is a freight warehouse with a closed and attic part. The second transmission line of the station, the 290-meter highway between the main road and 425-meter passenger platforms in the station were reconstructed. There are 11 work rooms and buffet in the administrative building of Ordubad Road Area, rooms for drivers and mechanics, defectoscope brigade in newly constructed auxiliary building, welding and blacksmith workshops, 3 garages and warehouses. Each of the buildings is equipped with a heating system, computer sets were installed in the work rooms, a modern lighting system was installed throughout the station. In order to prevent flood waters, a water canal was constructed in the area, greenery was created and fruit trees were planted.