Feasibility Study for the Modernization of the Ashgabat–Turkmenbashi Railway Corridor, Turkmenistan
General Project Information:
The project involves the preparation of a Feasibility Study for the modernization and phased development of the Ashgabat–Turkmenbashi railway corridor with a 1,520 mm track gauge. The corridor is one of Turkmenistan’s key railway routes, providing a transport link between the country’s capital and the Caspian Sea coast.The main objective of the project is to identify optimal technical and economic solutions to increase capacity, safety, reliability, and the quality of passenger and freight transportation in accordance with national, regional, and international requirements. The project is aimed at developing Turkmenistan’s railway infrastructure, improving the efficiency of transport connections, and creating the necessary conditions for the further development of regional and international transport links.
Location:
Ashgabat–Turkmenbashi, Turkmenistan
Scope of Work:
Preparation of the Feasibility Study:
- Analysis of the existing condition of the Ashgabat–Turkmenbashi railway corridor.
- Identification of needs and priority areas for the modernization of railway infrastructure.
- Development of alternatives for the phased development and modernization of the corridor.
- Technical and economic evaluation of the proposed solutions.
Key Areas of the Study:
- Railway track infrastructure and engineering structures.
- Stations and railway junctions.
- Control, signaling, and communication systems.
- Power supply and traction infrastructure.
- Rolling stock and maintenance and repair infrastructure.
- Logistics and multimodal transport infrastructure.
- Safety, security, and operational resilience.