Translated with AI from the Russian original.
JSC “Georgian Railway” has announced an international tender for the procurement of 10 new electric passenger trains. The total contract value will be $70 million, or approximately $7 million per trainset. The procurement will be carried out with the financial support of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and will become part of the national railway operator’s ten-year development plan.
According to the published terms, each train will consist of four cars and accommodate at least 280 passengers. The trains will feature business, first, and second-class seating. In addition, the trains will be fully adapted for people with disabilities. Companies from countries eligible for ADB project financing will be able to participate in the international tender.
Georgian Railway expects that upgrading the rolling stock will allow it to increase the number of trips and double passenger traffic. According to the company, this should contribute to the development of tourism and Georgia’s economy.
