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Georgian Railway Reduced Travel Time on Tbilisi-Batumi and Batumi-Tbilisi Routes to Under 4 Hours - Mariam Kvrivishvili and Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze Traveled on Tbilisi-Batumi Train

06-08-2026

Georgian Railway reduced travel time on the Tbilisi-Batumi and Batumi-Tbilisi routes to under 4 hours. Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Mariam Kvrivishvili and Prime Minister of Georgia, Irakli Kobakhidze traveled on the train under the updated schedule.

The reduction in travel time was made possible through complete infrastructure upgrades on Georgian Railway, increased operational speeds and the removal of certain restrictions for rolling stock on the central main line.

Georgian Railway completed a full rehabilitation of the tracks along this section. Additionally, protective fencing was installed at pre-identified locations along the railway line. The completion of the modernization project on the mountain pass section also contributed to the reduced travel time.

In parallel with infrastructure upgrades, passenger stations were rehabilitated. Works are completed at Ureki, Khashuri and Zestafoni stations. Renovation work is currently underway at Kobuleti, Poti and Samtredia stations, while rehabilitation is planned for Lanchkhuti, Natanebi, Ozurgeti, Khobi, Gori and Kutaisi stations. Platform repair work in Zestafoni is also to begin at the end of this August.

There are updates in passenger operations as well. Overhauls are currently underway for five trains, and procurement procedures have begun for 10 new passenger trains. Once the rolling stock is renewed, Georgian Railway will offer passengers new routes and departures.

Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Tamar Ioseliani and General Director of Georgian Railway, Lasha Abashidze also traveled on the train operating under the renewed schedule.

 

 

 

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