Additional Trains and Carriages: How Uzbekistan’s Railways Handle the Holiday Rush

As the long holiday weekend approaches, many Uzbeks are heading to the regions to spend the festive days with their families. This tradition typically puts significant pressure on railway services, and this year is no exception. However, Uzbekistan’s railway workers have found an effective solution to meet the growing demand for passenger transport.

From August 25 to September 3, 2024, up to five additional carriages will be added to trains on popular routes such as «Tashkent-Khiva-Tashkent,» «Tashkent-Kungrad-Tashkent,» «Tashkent-Termez-Tashkent,» and «Tashkent-Shovot-Tashkent.» This will allow for an additional 12,000 passengers to be transported, thanks to the 300 extra carriages that will be in service on these routes.

Additionally, during the same period, extra high-speed «Afrosiyob» trains will be running on the «Samarkand-Tashkent-Samarkand» route. The train will depart daily at 11:06 from Samarkand and at 13:40 from Tashkent, providing 20 extra trips that will accommodate another 5,720 passengers.

In total, the organization of additional trips and the attachment of extra carriages will enable the transportation of 17,720 passengers during the holiday period. This solution not only helps to manage the increased demand but also makes travel more comfortable and accessible for the country’s residents.

The text has been translated by AI. For more accurate information, please refer to the Russian version of the article.