The railway operator of Uzbekistan, Temiryo'lexpress, has announced the temporary introduction of speed restrictions on certain sections of its railway network due to abnormally hot weather.
This measure is aimed at ensuring passenger safety and the uninterrupted operation of trains, as well as maintaining the stable functioning of the railway infrastructure during periods of high temperatures.
According to the operator, the restrictions will be in effect on selected sections of the railway where enhanced monitoring of track and infrastructure condition is required during the heat. As a result of these temporary speed limitations, some passenger trains may arrive at their destination later than scheduled.
Temiryo'lexpress has urged passengers to take into account possible changes in train arrival times and asked for understanding regarding the implemented measures, which are necessary to ensure the safety of rail transport.
Starting from July 15, 2026, the Tashkent metro is introducing temporary speed restrictions on its elevated lines. This decision was made in connection with abnormally hot weather and the rise of rail temperatures above permissible limits.
According to metro staff, this decision was made to guarantee passenger safety and ensure uninterrupted operation. Under current safety regulations, if the temperature of steel rails exceeds the established standard of 55°C, the speed of trains on elevated sections will be reduced from 60 km/h to 40 km/h daily until 18:00.
These temporary restrictions may partially affect service intervals. The metro administration warned that waiting times on affected routes could increase up to fourteen minutes. It was also emphasized that the restrictions apply exclusively to trains running on elevated lines and will not affect the service of underground parts of the transport network.
