OREANDA-NEWS. On August 08, 2008 South Caucasus Railways, a subsidiary of Russian Railways, has resumed suburban passenger services in Armenia, reported the press-centre of Russian Railways. 

On 2 August, the Company began suburban passenger services between Gyumri - Yerevan, Gyumri - Pemzashen - Artik and Yerevan - Erash. Since July 12, it has also been running commuter services between Yerevan - Tsovagyuh.

Rolling stock for the services has been provided by Russian Railways in the form of technical assistance.

In addition, South Caucasus Railways has signed a contract with Georgian machine builders to carry out major repairs on 1,000 wagons and 23 electric locomotives. Currently the company is working on customs clearance documents for the export of cars and electric locomotives to Georgia.

Freight wagons will be serviced at depots in Yerevan and Gyumri.