ARMENIAN TRANSPORT MINISTRY: GEORGIAN AUTHORITIES AGREED TO USE AN ALTERNATIVE RAILWAY BRIDGE TO SHIP CARGO TO ARMENIA

arminfo
2008-08-26 14:29:00

ArmInfo. Georgian authorities agreed to use an alternative railway
bridge to ship cargo to Armenia, press-secretary of Armenian Transport
and Communication Ministry Susanna Tonoyan told ArmInfo correspondent.

She also added that at present 29 wagons loaded with wheat are in
Armenian town Gyumri, 21 wagons loaded with various cargo are in
Georgian town Sadakhlo approaching Armenia. Moreover, 10 wagons with
petrol, 62 wagons with grain and 28 wagons with various cargo are in
Khashuri. These wagons maybe delivered to Armenia today. A total of
319 wagons are on the way to Armenia. A total of 3 thsd of grain and
2800 tonnes of petrol for Armenia are in Poti, she said.

At present there is shortage of motor fuel at the Armenian market. The
alternative railway bridge between Georgia and Armenia was restored
because of explosion of the main one, which is expected to be repaired
over 10 days.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress