The storm resulted in the flooding of four power stations and electrical centralization equipment, damage to three engineering structures, and various power transmission lines.
In response, the South Caucasus Railway (SCR) initiated immediate assessment and restoration efforts. A dedicated headquarters was established to manage the rehabilitation of the damaged infrastructure. Experts have been brought in to conduct a thorough survey of the affected areas, determining the necessary scope of work, technology, and materials required for the restoration.
Current efforts focus on drying power substations, restoring power supply, and reconnecting damaged stations. The Ministry of Regional Administration and Infrastructure is also developing temporary operational schemes for the railways to ensure continuity where possible.
The severe weather conditions have also led to the cancellation of international train services between Yerevan and Tbilisi from May 26, 2024. The disruption of the railway connection with Georgia has stranded passengers at Ayrum station, where SCR has provided them with breakfast and bus transportation to Yerevan.
An operative headquarters, led by the general director, has been set up within SCR to address the crisis. With several stations flooded and the railway line significantly damaged, the full extent of the damage and a timeline for restoration will only be known once the water recedes.
SCR remains the sole railway company in Armenia, managing all inter-city, commuter, and freight rail transport over its 780 kilometers of broad-gauge track.
