Georgian Railway adds additional services for Easter holidays
Trains will take passengers from Tbilisi to Poti between April 13-15 and April 17-18, and from the capital to Batumi on April 14, 15, 17 and 18. Photo via Georgian Railway
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Georgian Railway on Tuesday said it would operate additional services to Black Sea cities of Poti and Batumi for the upcoming Easter holidays.
Trains will take passengers from Tbilisi to Poti between April 13-15 and April 17-18, and from the capital to Batumi on April 14, 15, 17 and 18.
Passengers can purchase tickets via the company’s website, payment terminals and ticket offices of GR and its partners.
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