The passenger transportation of the South Caucasus Railway in 2025

In 2025, 510,000 passengers traveled on South Caucasus Railway trains, including approximately 42,000 who travelled on international routes and 468,000 who travelled on a local rail service.

During the New Year holidays (December 30 to January 6), the company transported 1,058 passengers on the Yerevan-Tbilisi-Yerevan route. Over 10,000 passengers were transported by a local rail service. During the New Year's holiday, the company performed 10 "Magic Express" charter rail journeys featuring holiday performances for children.

During the reporting period, the number of transported international passengers was comparable to the 2024 figure, while domestic passenger numbers declined. Compared to 2024, the company's electric trains transported 10% fewer passengers in 2025. The decrease in domestic passenger numbers is due to two factors: the commissioning of the North-South Highway between Yerevan and Gyumri in 2025, which led to a sharp reduction in automobile transfers, and the emergence of free community buses for students in the Ararat and Armavir regions.

Grant Mikaelyan, head of the Passenger transportation directorate: "Last year, we continued to improve the quality of service we provide to passengers. Specifically, we began to renovate and repair passenger platforms. The platform tiles at Yerevan Railway Station, as well as at Araks and Aragats stations, were replaced. The Artashat platform was completely reconstructed. A special restroom for people with disabilities was installed at Yerevan Railway Station. In this regard, we were also guided by feedback from our passengers, who pointed out the need for various upgrades. Investments in this program are planned for this year as well."