15:41 - 15.02.2019

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February 15, Fineko/abc.az. Dagestani authorities expect to launch a new train between Makhachkala and Baku to contribute to development of tourism in the region.

The statement was made by the press service of the administration of the head and the government of the republic following the meeting of region’s head Vladimir Vasilyev with Russian Railways’ (RZD) head Oleg Belozerov at the Russian Investment Forum in Sochi.

"Today, we touched upon such a topic as tourism. In this regard, it will be very important and useful for the republic to launch a new train between Dagestan and Azerbaijan, which will have a shortened procedure for customs clearance," Vasilyev stated.

The question of a new railway connection via route Makhachkala-Baku was considered by the authorities of Dagestan and RZD in early April 2018. At the end of October 2018 Vasilyev informed that Dagestan and Azerbaijan have the permanent railway connection.