Railways of Uzbekistan
The railways of Uzbekistan stretch for 6020 km. Transportation of passengers on trains is carried out by the state-owned company OJSC «Uzzheldorpass», operating since 2002. 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 under consideration 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 transport of large consignments..
Rail passenger transport
Not only ordinary, but also high-speed comfortable trains run between the main cities of the country. «Shark», «Afrosiab», «Nasaf». It is much more convenient to travel with them in Uzbekistan than by bus or by car. Regular flights to Bukhara, Samarkand, Tashkent are operated by trains «Shark» and «Afrosiab». 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 was purchased on the Internet, then it must be confirmed at the ticket office before the trip..
High-speed trains of Uzbekistan
The electric train is popular «Afrosiab», the development of which took place 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. A train «Afrosiab» 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 the effect of crosswind and oncoming air pressure.
A comfortable journey is also possible on a corporate express «Shark». 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..
