July 13, 07:40

Tashkent Metro receives three new electric trains

The Tashkent Metro has added three new four-car electric sets to its fleet. The introduction of these new trains will allow for reduced intervals between trains, improve the quality of passenger service, and continue the renewal of rolling stock.

Equipment and modernization goals

According to the metro administration, the new trains are equipped with air conditioning systems for summer operation, as well as heating units that ensure comfortable conditions for passengers in winter. The arrival of the new sets is part of a program to develop public transport and modernize the technical and material base of the metro system.

Special attention is being paid to the development of underground transport within the framework of current reforms of the country's transport infrastructure. It is expected that the new electric trains will help gradually replace outdated old-generation sets, increase the metro's capacity, and ensure more stable adherence to the schedule amid growing passenger traffic. Furthermore, the Tashkent Metro plans to purchase another 11 modern trains by the end of the current year, the phased introduction of which is aimed at the further development of metro infrastructure and improving the quality of transport services for residents and guests of the capital.

gazeta.uzJuly 13, 09:29

New electric train begins operating between Tashkent and Bekabad

A new electric train has been launched on the route between Tashkent and Bekabad. The President of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, visited Bekabad on July 13, arriving from Tashkent specifically on this new train set. At the station, the head of state was presented with this set, which will now operate along the direction between the capital and Bekabad, according to a statement from the president's press service.

Characteristics of the New Train

The route is 192 kilometers long. It is planned that the train will carry about 1000 passengers daily, and the annual passenger flow will reach 300 thousand people. The EP3D set used is manufactured by the Demikhovsky Machine-Building Plant in the Moscow region since 2016.

Technical Features and Equipment

A six-car Russian electric train of the EP3D model will operate on the line, designed to transport 586 passengers. The maximum speed of this train is 120 km/h. Various amenities are equipped inside the carriage: air conditioning and heating systems, soft seats, lifts for people with disabilities, as well as USB ports for charging and Wi-Fi access. Additionally, there are spaces for bicycles, electronic information displays, and a video surveillance system.

Significance for the Region and Development

It is expected that the introduction of the new electric train will provide additional benefits for residents who regularly use transport for work and study. This also contributes to reducing the load on roads and increasing the share of environmentally friendly modes of transport. This route development is being implemented in accordance with the president's decree of December 27, 2025, which aims to increase passenger transport indicators on local railway routes by 2030.

President's Instructions

Shavkat Mirziyoyev instructed further advancement of railway infrastructure, improvement of passenger conditions, electrification of existing lines, and landscaping of territories located along the railways. Special attention was paid to organizing passenger flow, quality of service, and the condition of station infrastructure. Previously, last September, the president had ordered the connection of Tashkent with all districts of the Tashkent region via high-speed electric trains, which, according to him, should stimulate demand for housing, services, and infrastructure, allowing residents to commute to Tashkent daily.

podrobno.uzJuly 13, 08:35

Tashkent Metro Receives Three New Electric Trains to Improve Service

The fleet of the Tashkent Metro has been expanded with three modern four-car electric trains. These new sets are intended to reduce the intervals between trains, improve the level of services provided, and gradually retire outdated carriages that have been in operation for a long time.

Improving Metro Efficiency

As part of the fleet renewal, it was noted that the new trains will allow for the stabilization of the traffic schedule, increase the overall capacity of the system, and ensure the ability to cope with the growing number of passengers. Furthermore, the carriages are equipped with necessary equipment, including air conditioners for hot summers and a heating system for cold winters.

Future Plans and Other Improvements

The rolling stock update is not the final goal: the Tashkent Metro intends to purchase another 11 modern electric trains by the end of 2026, with the introduction of these sets into operation being carried out in stages. Additionally, rooms for mothers and children, as well as toilets, have recently been opened at the 'Mustaqillik Maydoni' and 'Bodomzor' stations in the metro.