Azerbaijan Railways to operate in enhanced mode during WUF13

Azerbaijan Railways will operate in an enhanced mode, coordinated with all relevant agencies, during the 13th session of the World Urban Forum 13.

According to Report, citing ADY, additional staff and volunteers have been deployed at the Baku Railway Station, as well as at the Koroglu and Bakikhanov railway stops, to effectively manage the expected high passenger flow. Training sessions have also been conducted for volunteers.

WUF13 volunteers will be able to travel free of charge on trains operating along the Absheron circular railway line.

"To ensure the full safety of passengers and railway infrastructure, control measures and all necessary preventive actions will be strengthened at stations and on trains. In cooperation with law enforcement agencies, monitoring of compliance with safety regulations will also be intensified," the statement said.

It was also noted that ADY will participate in WUF13 and organize information sessions on the topics "The Role of ADY in Urban Development and Urbanization" and "Urban Transformation Through Railways."

Information on train schedules during WUF13 can be obtained at railway ticket offices, on ADY Official Website, through the ADY Mobile app, or via the 24/7 call center at 1822.

WUF13 will be held in Baku from May 17 to 22. The forum is being organized in close cooperation between Azerbaijan and the United Nations Human Settlements Programme and is aimed at exchanging international experience in sustainable urban development, "smart cities," and innovative urban solutions.