ALYAT

BAKU

BOYUK KESIK

CLOSED JOINT STOCK COMPANY

“AZERBAIJAN RAILWAYS”

REHABILITATION OF THE BAKU-BEYUK-KESIK AZERBAIJAN

SEGMENT RAILWAY NETWORK

EUROPEASIA

NEAREAST

PERSİANGULF

SCANDİNAVİA, BALTIC & RUSSIA

NORTH

SOUTH

Black Sea

MediterraneanSea

Mersin

Bosporus Caspian Sea

ALYATSEA

PORT

KARS

AKHALKALAKIISTANBUL

MARABDABOYUK KESIK

CASPIAN SEA

ALYATSEA

PORTKARS

BOYUK KESIKAKHALKALAKI MARABDA

CASPIAN SEA

KAZAKHSTAN

TURKMENİSTAN

BAKU

BEYUK KESİK

İSLAMİC REPUBLİC OF İRAN

RUSSİAN FEDERATİON

GEORGİA

REPUBLİC OF AZERBAİJAN

CASPIAN SEA

ALYATSEA

PORT

Baku-Beyuk Kesik Railway Line Modernization Project

Length of the line 503 km (two lines)

Type of traction electric

Maximum speed 140 km/h

Width of gauge 1520 mm

Main connection line optical

Number of bridges 20

Number of stations: Big Small

12

33

1. Considered main measures in the direction of rehabilitation Baku – Georgian border railway line project

SCOPE OF WORKS

1.1Capital repairs of 317 km main road in order to provide acceleration of speed and safe movement

1.2Reconstruction and design of automatics and signalization system of railways

1.3 Providing access to 25 Kwt alternating current traction system

1.4Adjustment of signalization in Baku- Georgian border railway segment to traction system of alternating current

2. Other measures

2.1Renovation and modernization of the rolling stock, (locomotives, freight and passenger carriages) the technical exploitation and the maintenance resources

2.2 Renovation of the rolling stock

2.3 Renovation of the centralized dispatcher management system of the railway based on modern technologies

TOTAL COST : US $ 1,5 BILLION

2.4 And others

Comprehensive investigation and assessment of the existing line's

performance,

technology, demand and risk

Technical examination which is realistic and economical about the Railway

Improvement Project

Proposal of construction plan by stage, investment plan by year and project

financing plan

TRACECA (Transport Corridor Europe-Caucasus-Asia) Project to modernize the

international exchange network including roads, railways,

etc. between Europe and Asia

Full-scale promotion of the improvement project in the Baku-Beyuk Kesik line

located at important locations of the TRACECA Corridor

Scope of effect area

▪ Baku~Beyuk Kesik line of around 503km ▪ The entire area

Scope of contents

▪ Status analysis and related plan investigation ▪ Traffic demand forecast

▪ Status survey & analysis of existing railway ▪ Set improvement plan for Speed up ▪ Train operation plan ▪ Technical investigation ▪ Economic & Financial feasibility analysis ▪ Social & Environmental effect investigation ▪ Project Proposal

A. Traffic Movement by ModeA. Traffic Movement by Mode

Freight TransportationFreight TransportationFreight TransportationFreight Transportation Passenger TransportationPassenger TransportationPassenger TransportationPassenger Transportation

Modernization of the Azerbaijan railway networkImprovement of laws, transport capacity,vehicle, facilities, etc.Total project cost : 1,5 bln USDLoan from the World Bank

C. Railway Modernization ProgramC. Railway Modernization ProgramC. Railway Modernization ProgramC. Railway Modernization Program

Straight section

                                                                                        

                              

Curved section

                                                                                        

                              

It was single track, which was electrified to a double track gauge, and is themain arterial railway of Azerbaijan.It is a broad gauge with 1,520mm and 503km in total length. It has 45 stations.Railway makes a total round trips of 38 times among which 9 and 29 times arefor passenger and freight trains respectively.

A. GeneralA. GeneralA. GeneralA. General

Minimum curve radius : R=250m / 1 section

Curved section at start point & end point ofroute (18 section / 41.5km)

Field area passage

B. Horizontal AlignmentB. Horizontal AlignmentB. Horizontal AlignmentB. Horizontal Alignment

Maximum slope : 16/1,000

General slope : less than 10/1,000

C. Vertical AlignmentC. Vertical AlignmentC. Vertical AlignmentC. Vertical Alignment

Level crossingin main line

Over bridge

Mud-gush section

Although the roadbed status is stable,Although the roadbed status is stable,the water distribution is badthe water distribution is badOccurrence of mud-gush and flood at many sectionsOccurrence of mud-gush and flood at many sectionsNo seriously dangerous sloped surface No seriously dangerous sloped surface 4km of poor subsoil near the lake at the outer boundary4km of poor subsoil near the lake at the outer boundaryof Bakuof Baku

A. Earth work sectionA. Earth work sectionA. Earth work sectionA. Earth work section

Main bridges are Yevlax bridge (L=240m) andMain bridges are Yevlax bridge (L=240m) and

Poylu bridge (L=208m) that cross the Kur riverPoylu bridge (L=208m) that cross the Kur river

Two bridges are through-truss bridge andTwo bridges are through-truss bridge and

are in good condition are in good condition

Most of other small bridges also good conditionMost of other small bridges also good condition

B. BridgesB. BridgesB. BridgesB. Bridges

Most of the crossings excluding the area adjacent toMost of the crossings excluding the area adjacent to

Baku are level crossingsBaku are level crossings

The number of level crossings are 83The number of level crossings are 83

Relatively small transportation volumeRelatively small transportation volume

C. CrossingsC. CrossingsC. CrossingsC. Crossings

Damaged wooden sleeper Damaged PC sleeper Bad turnout sites

Gravel ballast & 400m of longer railGravel ballast & 400m of longer rail

Sleeper : PC sleeper 60%, Wooden sleeper 40%Sleeper : PC sleeper 60%, Wooden sleeper 40%

Fastening System : K Clip for PC sleeper,Fastening System : K Clip for PC sleeper,

Dog Spike for wooden sleeperDog Spike for wooden sleeper

High track deformation due to deficiency of gravels High track deformation due to deficiency of gravels

especially at the turnout areaespecially at the turnout area

Track materials are aged, damaged and in bad Track materials are aged, damaged and in bad

maintenance conditionmaintenance condition

Substation

Interlocking

Railway substation receives electricity of AC 110kV, 35kV,Railway substation receives electricity of AC 110kV, 35kV,

10kV, and 6kV from the electricity company10kV, and 6kV from the electricity company

The traction power supply system is DC 3,300VThe traction power supply system is DC 3,300V

The power supply system and catenary system are The power supply system and catenary system are obsoleteobsolete

There is no centrally-concentrated management device forThere is no centrally-concentrated management device for

electric power supplyelectric power supply

It is not advisable to operate railway faster then 80km/h It is not advisable to operate railway faster then 80km/h with the current aerial line and electric facilitywith the current aerial line and electric facility

3 signal aspects with both independent and multi-unit 3 signal aspects with both independent and multi-unit

lightlight

signals are in use.signals are in use.

Rely interlocking system installed in 1923 is still in useRely interlocking system installed in 1923 is still in use

With 3-aspect of block signals, ATS type has been With 3-aspect of block signals, ATS type has been

applied, permitting a design speed of 120km/h.applied, permitting a design speed of 120km/h.

Each block section is located at a distance of 2~2.6km.Each block section is located at a distance of 2~2.6km.

The knowledge and information of control staff The knowledge and information of control staff

members are vital factors because there is no CTC. members are vital factors because there is no CTC.

A. Power SupplyA. Power SupplyA. Power SupplyA. Power Supply

B. SignalingB. SignalingB. SignalingB. Signaling

Optical fiber cableconnection box

The optical fiber cable (16core× SM× 1set) was installedThe optical fiber cable (16core× SM× 1set) was installed

between both tracksbetween both tracks

Optical transmission equipment and exchanger use theOptical transmission equipment and exchanger use the

Siemens Hicom 300HSiemens Hicom 300H

The HF SSB type train radios system provides The HF SSB type train radios system provides

communicationscommunications

between on board-ground and ground-groundbetween on board-ground and ground-ground

There is no Hot-Line Equipment, passenger information There is no Hot-Line Equipment, passenger information

systemsystem

C. CommunicationsC. CommunicationsC. CommunicationsC. Communications

45 stations between Baku and Georgia

border

Slow operation at the starting point and

end point of the stations due to S-curve

Poor roadbed due to mud-gush and

pumping phenomena S-Curve in station

Good alignment in general as a straight line running Good alignment in general as a straight line running

through plain fieldsthrough plain fields

Bad drainage in roadbed, continuously weakening Bad drainage in roadbed, continuously weakening

subsoilsubsoil

Bad alignment deformation due to the old track Bad alignment deformation due to the old track

facilities and bad maintenancefacilities and bad maintenance

Bad maintenance and aging for electricity supply Bad maintenance and aging for electricity supply

facilityfacility

Possible to operate 120km/h train with ATS signal Possible to operate 120km/h train with ATS signal

system but facilities are outdatedsystem but facilities are outdated

Looking at the overall investigation result of the facility condition of Looking at the overall investigation result of the facility condition of

thethe

existing railway, facilities are outdated in general and need to beexisting railway, facilities are outdated in general and need to be

replaced, and it is impossible to operate railway faster than 80km/h.replaced, and it is impossible to operate railway faster than 80km/h.

Result of SurveyResult of SurveyResult of SurveyResult of Survey

Synthesized valuationSynthesized valuationSynthesized valuationSynthesized valuation

Securing of optimal track conditions and provision of all services includingpassengers' convenience, station automation, etc.Alignment improvement of the curved sections of 41.5km in the downtown ofBaku and near the border to GeorgiaChange of the power supply system from DC to AC and overall improvement ofthe roadbed, track, railway's electric facilities, etc.

Reduction of the project cost by minimizing service such as passengers’

convenience, station automation, etc. if not affecting the safe operation of

trains

Partial improvement of the roadbed, track, railway's electric facilities, etc.

Change of the power supply system from DC to AC

A. Comparison/investigation by service levelA. Comparison/investigation by service levelA. Comparison/investigation by service levelA. Comparison/investigation by service level

Total service with the max. speed of 140km/hTotal service with the max. speed of 140km/h Total service with the max. speed of 140km/hTotal service with the max. speed of 140km/h

Basic service with the max. speed of 140km/hBasic service with the max. speed of 140km/h Basic service with the max. speed of 140km/hBasic service with the max. speed of 140km/h

No separate improvement of the roadbed by earth work and double track ofPoylu bridge which is currently a single track bridge (construction of anAdditional bridge)Track improvement of the entire section except already-improved 75km-longsection [including accessory signaling/communications] Change of the power supply system from DC to AC

Replacement of existing facilitiesReplacement of existing facilitiesReplacement of existing facilitiesReplacement of existing facilities

Reflection of the function in the TAR line

Proposal of the replacing existing facilities as the optimal

improvement plan

B. Proposal of improvement plan by service levelB. Proposal of improvement plan by service levelB. Proposal of improvement plan by service levelB. Proposal of improvement plan by service level

Not necessary to improve alignment if limiting the operation speed of trains in the 41.5kmsection with curved alignment at the start/end section in Baku~Beyuk Kesik line

Partial maintenance including painting and crack repair of existing bridges, is required.Additional construction of a new single track bridge is required. Poylu bridge is to be double tracked, which is a single track bridge, now

A. Horizontal alignmentA. Horizontal alignmentA. Horizontal alignmentA. Horizontal alignment

B. BridgesB. BridgesB. BridgesB. Bridges

Maximum slope of 16/1,000 exists in the Zarat~Giazi, which is a short sectionMaximum slope of 16/1,000 exists in the Zarat~Giazi, which is a short section

In general slopes are less than 10/1,000, enabling an operation of 150km/h trainsIn general slopes are less than 10/1,000, enabling an operation of 150km/h trains

B.Vertical alignmentB.Vertical alignmentB.Vertical alignmentB.Vertical alignment

Securing of bearing capacity by compacting the mud gush level after replacing with qualityroadbed material when replacing ballast gravelsSecuring of smooth drainage by constructing a 3% slope for drainage on the upperroadbed of the main track

A. Earth work sectionA. Earth work sectionA. Earth work sectionA. Earth work section

Fastening system Vossloh system W14

Replace / Improve the existing track facilities except for 75km that has been improved

Apply PC sleepers to the gravel ballast

Upgrade the fastening system to Vossloh System W14

Increase resistance and elasticity of roadbed against the increased speed

Support of continuity with the section currently maintained for the track by importing the

rails

from Russia

The sleepers are to be supplied from a sleeper factory near Alat station. But required to

examine its expansion after checking its supply according to construction plan by stage.

For gravel, production and use of crushed stone by inputting stone breakers in the

quarries

near Ganja and Kavkaz shall be made

Installation of a beam inside a station

For economic efficiency and convenience of maintenance, ground-based signal is preferred to on-board signal and thus ground-based signal(5 aspects) is adequate.Because fixed and automatic block system are enough for maximizing transport capacity and guaranteeing safe operation in sections of 150km/h speed limit, fixed and automatic block system, which also cost less, are selected.Electronic interlocking system, which makes it easy to trace train, manages train diagram, and modifies and expands facilities in accordance with program, is used.

Catenary power supply shall be changed from DC supply system to AC 25kV system. Establishment of remote control facilities for the power supplysystem to the contact wire lineDouble trolley Simple catenaryPole to be installed with economically-profitable concrete polesUse 2 distribution lines, one of power supply facilities which are used for signal and station, and apply a method of supplying AC 6.6kV or AC 10 kV

Ground-based signal(5 aspects)

B. SignalingB. SignalingB. SignalingB. Signaling

A. Power supplyA. Power supplyA. Power supplyA. Power supply

Construct dual optic-fiber networks for signal and remote control of electric facilities and accompanying conduit and transmission equipment.Installation of traffic control telephone system to support traffic controlExisting train radio system to be reused

C. CommunicationsC. CommunicationsC. CommunicationsC. Communications

For the mud gush level, required to do same replacement and compaction as theFor the mud gush level, required to do same replacement and compaction as the

improvement of the main track's roadbed improvement of the main track's roadbed is needed to secure bearing capacity

Required to examine the installation of such Required to examine the installation of such drainage facilities inside a station

as the U-type gutter and collection tank for drainas the U-type gutter and collection tank for drain are required

3. Proposal for railway improvement3. Proposal for railway improvement

A. Improvement by sectional priority

B. Improvement by a priority by type of work

Improvement plan

The scope, project cost, period, train operation of the improvement project as a long distance line are considered.Required to promote the project according to priority by considering themaintenance conditions of facilitiesConsideration of the efficiency of train operation during work according to thechange of power supply system into ACConnection between adequate financing plan of the project cost and theGovernment's financial conditions and other economic situations Faithful execution of the Railway Modernization Program - Change of the power supply system from DC to AC - Introduction of the electric locomotive only for AC

Necessity of construction plan by stageNecessity of construction plan by stage

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