The railways of Uzbekistan stretch for 6020 km. The state company Uzzheldorpass OJSC, which has been operating since 2002, is engaged in the transportation of passengers on trains. It was formed on the basis of the Central Asian Railway, which covers the territory of Uzbekistan.
The state occupies the center of Central Asia and is one of the main transport hubs of Eurasia. At this point, the air and ground communications of the region in question intersect. Important trade routes passed through the territory of Uzbekistan many years ago. Therefore, much attention is paid to the development of the railway sector. The emphasis is on creating new transport links between regions and other countries. Currently, the railway transport of the Republic of Uzbekistan fully meets the needs of the national economy. The country's railways have sufficient reserves for the transportation of passengers and goods. Of particular importance are trains for long-distance transportation of large consignments.
Railway passenger transport
Not only ordinary but also high-speed comfortable trains "Shark", "Afrosiab", "Nasaf" run between the main cities of the country. Traveling with them in Uzbekistan is much more convenient than by bus or car. Regular flights to Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent are operated by Shark and Afrosiab trains. You can view routes, train timetables, and book a ticket on the website www.bookinguz.com. A passenger can purchase a ticket at the sales office in Uzbekistan. If a ticket is purchased online, it must be confirmed at the ticket office before the trip.
High-speed trains of Uzbekistan
Popular is the Afrosiab electric train, which was developed in Spain. It consists of nine passenger cars, two locomotives and a dining car. This train is equipped with VIP, economy and first class seats. For the convenience of passengers, there are comfortable chairs with support for legs and tables. The seats are equipped with monitors and video-audio modules. No smoking on the train. It is designed for 257 people. The Afrosiab train is capable of speeds up to 250 km / h. Passengers travel from Samarkand to Tashkent (344 km) in 2 hours. The aerodynamic design of the train is optimized for crosswind and oncoming air pressure.
A comfortable journey is also possible on the “Shark” express train. It runs on the route Tashkent - Samarkand - Bukhara. The train accelerates to 160 km / h, covering the distance between cities in the shortest possible time. "Shark" consists of first and second class cars, as well as SV cars. It has a pleasant microclimate, good noise insulation and an ergonomic design.
