Abkhazian railway

Abkhazian railway (Abkhaz: Аҧсны Аихамҩа; Russian: Абхазская железная дорога) is a rail operator in the partially recognised state of Abkhazia. Under a monopoly agreement, it is fully managed and partially owned by Russian Railways for a ten year contract from 2009-2019.

Abkhazian railway
საქართველოს რკინიგზის აფხაზეთის მონაკვეთი
Russian passenger train pulling into New Athos station.
Sukhumi railway station, the largest in Abkhazia.
Overview
HeadquartersSukhumi
Locale
Dates of operation1992present
PredecessorGeorgian Railways (USSR)
Technical
Track gauge1,520 mm (4 ft 11+2732 in)
Length221 km
Other
Websiteaihamya.ru

In 2016, 307,748 people traveled between Abkhazia and Russia by rail.

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