Georgian Railway Upgrade Boosts Belt and Road Connectivity

26 Dec 2025 CW Team

The Georgian Railway Modernisation Project was recently put into operation, marking a major milestone in China–Georgia infrastructure cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative. Executed by China Railway 23rd Bureau Group, the project strengthens east–west rail connectivity and supports Georgia’s transport upgrade and economic development.

Located in central Georgia, the 43.9-km railway section runs between Zestaponi and Khashuri and serves as a critical national transport corridor. The scope included upgrading existing lines and constructing new sections, covering civil works, tunnels, bridges, power supply, communications and station facilities. Despite complex geological conditions, the project was delivered through lean construction practices, technological innovation and close cooperation with local partners.

The project provided employment to around 1,000 local workers during construction, along with technical training. As the largest newly built railway project commissioned in Georgia, it forms a key part of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Corridor. Rail travel efficiency between Tbilisi and the Black Sea ports is expected to rise by about 37 per cent, while annual freight capacity is set to double, supporting regional trade and logistics growth.

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