Baku, August 30 – After more than three decades, the long-silent railway line between Baku and Aghdam roared back to life today, marking what officials call a powerful symbol of Azerbaijan’s “Great Return” to its liberated territories.
Speaking to reporters, Emin Huseynov, the special representative of the President in the Aghdam, Fuzuli, and Khojavend districts, described the launch as a milestone.
“This is truly a joyful day for our country and our people,” he said.
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Modern comfort and infrastructure
The new service stops at the state-of-the-art Aghdam railway and bus terminal complex, where for the first time in Azerbaijan a train pulls up to an indoor platform. According to Huseynov, this design ensures passenger comfort year-round, regardless of weather conditions.
Next steps: buses and new railway lines
The official also confirmed that bus connections from Aghdam to other liberated districts are in the works. The Ministry of Digital Development and Transport is already developing routes to strengthen regional connectivity.
In parallel, construction of the Aghdam–Khankendi railway line is underway and is expected to be completed by the end of next year, expanding the strategic rail network deeper into Karabakh.
Preparing for resettlement
Huseynov stressed that Aghdam itself is transforming at unprecedented speed. Large-scale infrastructure projects are progressing, and the first wave of residents is expected to return this autumn.
“By the end of next year, the historic and cultural core of Aghdam will be fully restored and delivered back to its people,” he noted.
A historic day
The inaugural Baku–Aghdam journey ends a 32-year hiatus, caused by Armenian occupation during the early 1990s. Its return today, officials say, is not only about transportation, but about reconnecting people to their homeland and accelerating the rebirth of cities long kept empty.
