LEPL – Rail Transport Agency has published the report on the first phase of the railway sector reform implemented in Georgia during 2023–2025.

The full report is available at the following link:

სარკინიგზო დარგის რეფორმის ანგარიში 2023-2025.pdf

Key results of the reform:

A new institutional model for the railway sector has been established;

A modern railway safety regulatory system has been implemented;

A train driver certification system has been implemented;

A regulatory framework for the transport of dangerous goods has been put into operation in line with international standards;

Under the new Public Service Obligation (PSO) model, financial reporting for passenger transport has been improved, and service quality assessment mechanisms have been introduced;

Four directives under the Association Agreement have been fully transposed, while two additional directives and one regulation are currently under implementation;

In 2024, Georgia was granted observer status in the network of National Safety Authorities of the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA);

Electronic services have been introduced — the Train Drivers’ Database (eTDS) has been launched, and the Digital Railway project has been initiated, ensuring the full digitalisation of the Agency’s services and improved data management.

As a result of the reform, the entire railway network of Georgia now falls fully under regulatory oversight.

The reform of the railway transport sector represents a strategically important process for the country, ensuring the development of the sector based on modern principles and establishing a solid foundation for its sustainable and efficient functioning in the future.