Baku Railway Station
The first railway station in Azerbaijan was opened in Baku in 1880. Since this building was mainly intended for transporting oil workers to the oil fields and oil port, it was not suitable for receiving tourists, officials, or foreign businessmen arriving via the Tbilisi-Baku route. There was a growing need for a modern railway station that could serve as a representative gateway to the rapidly developing city of Baku.
The new station project for the Baku railway station was approved on November 10, 1882. The project was designed by Chrisanf Konstantinovich Vasilyev, the architect of the Baku–Tbilisi railway. The grand opening of the station took place on January 10, 1884. The new building, named "Tbilisi Station," became one of the most beautiful stations in Russian Empire.
By the 1970s, the increasing volume of passenger traffic had overwhelmed the old station buildings. A new, more modern station was needed. Construction of the new station began between Baku’s "Tbilisi Station" and the current "28 May" metro station. The new Baku station was, in fact, a station-hotel complex. The 16-story station, which included a hotel, was the largest in the Caucasus. The grand opening of the new railway station took place in 1976.
The next major renovation of the Baku Railway Station was completed in 2017. On February 10, 2017, the station was reopened following a major reconstruction.The President of the Republic of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva officially visited the station and explored the newly established facilities at the station.
The façade of the main station building was reconstructed, preserving its architectural style, and the interior was thoroughly renovated. The ticket offices, passenger platforms were modernized, and new escalators were installed. Elevators for passengers, cargo, and individuals with disabilities were added. As part of the renovation, administrative offices, modern commercial and service facilities, mother-and-child rooms, waiting areas, and luggage storage were opened for passengers. Eight tunnels were built, four for station access and four for city exits.
Seven platforms and eight tracks at the station were renovated, and two-sided seating was installed. The official reception hall was also modernized during the renovation. On the second floor of the station building, the "ASAN Communal" service center operates, serving all citizens regardless of registration and passengers using the station.
Sumgait Railway Station
The Sumgait Railway Station was originally constructed and opened in 1958 and reopened in 2015. Based on the Presidential Decree of January 22, 2018, a new Sumgait Railway Station was built.
The newly constructed three-story Sumgait Railway Station covers an area of 5.5 thousand square meters. The first floor includes a waiting room, ticket offices, information bureau, police station, server room, and luggage storage. Rest areas designed with a modern touch aim to ensure the comfort of passengers. The second floor has offices and rest areas for train operators, as well as a kitchen. The building is equipped with modern security cameras, fire suppression, and ventilation systems. An underground parking lot was also constructed. Additionally, the station includes a turnstile building, a two-story relay and signaling equipment building, high and low platforms, a power substation, a water pumping station, a boiler room, and a road section office.
In total, seven tracks were reconstructed at the station, with the total length of the newly laid railway tracks reaching 5,020 linear meters. The complex is equipped with 12 track switches, an underground pedestrian crossing of 43 meters in length, and an underground exit to the platform. Communication and signaling systems throughout the station have been completely updated, and new power poles, rigels, and contact networks have been installed. Landscaping and beautification work was carried out around the station, and a modern lighting system was installed across the area.
Sabunchu Railway Station
The Sabunchu and Baku Railway Stations, were originally constructed and opened at the same year - in 1880. They are considered to be the first railway stations in Azerbaijan.
According to the Presidential Decree of January 22, 2018, the Baku-Sabunchu railway line was reconstructed, and as a part of the project the Sabunchu Railway Station was completely reconstructed.The official opening of the Sabunchu Railway Station took place on May 21, 2019.
The three-story station building has a total area of 4.1 thousand square meters.
The first floor houses a waiting room, ticket offices, information bureau, server room, and luggage storage. Modern rest areas provide comfort for passengers. The building, equipped with all necessary amenities for staff, also offers special accommodations for people with limited mobility. The station is equipped with modern security cameras, fire suppression and ventilation systems, as well as escalators, elevators, and 17 turnstiles. Two underground pedestrian crossings were constructed. The project also included the installation of two new platforms, lighting poles, and modern passenger shelters at the Sabunchu station. Three railway tracks at the station were completely rebuilt. Additionally, a three-story building for the railway police was constructed and equipped with necessary equipment.
Gabala Railway Station
Construction of the single-track Laki–Gabala railway line began in 2018. The railway line stretches 42.3 kilometers along the axis, with a total length of 44.5 kilometers including side tracks.
The Gabala Railway Station covers a total area of 2,300 square meters and includes a VIP lounge, waiting area, 2 passenger platforms, parking for 200 vehicles, a ticket office, medical point, a rest room for train crew, a café, and a mother-and-child room.
The project also involved the construction of 122 artificial engineering structures, the Aghdash railway stop, Gabala Railway Station, Gabala traction substation, as well as repairs to the Hajiali substation. The opening of Gabala Railway Station and the Laki–Gabala single-track railway took place on May 15, 2021, with the participation of President Ilham Aliyev and First Lady Mehriban Aliyeva.
Ganja Railway Station
The administrative building of the Ganja Railway Station, located on the Baku–Tbilisi railway line, was reopened after major renovations on December 29, 2013.
Ganja Railway Station
The administrative building of the Ganja Railway Station, located on the Baku–Tbilisi railway line, was reopened after major renovations on December 29, 2013
