The Tashkent Metro continues the process of modernizing its rolling stock. On July 20, three additional modern sets were delivered to the capital of Uzbekistan.
Previously, on July 12, the metro also accepted three new sets. Including all deliveries made this year, the total number of modern rolling stock units has reached 47.
The Tashkent Metro announced plans to purchase eight more four-car sets by the end of 2026.
The fleet renewal program is aimed at improving the quality and safety level of passenger service, reducing train intervals, and gradually replacing older generation carriages with modern rolling stock. It is expected that the increase in the number of new trains will improve the operation of the metro and enhance conditions for passengers.
Uzbek Railways will begin operating a new daily electric train running between Tashkent and Bekabad starting July 18th.
The passenger service under numbers 7050/7049 will operate daily. The train route includes stops in Yangiyul, Chinaz, Syrdarya, Gulistan, Yangiyer, and Khavast. According to the schedule, the train departs from Bekabad at 6:00 AM and arrives in Tashkent at 9:16 AM. The return trip departs from Tashkent at 6:34 PM and reaches Bekabad at 9:38 PM.
The new EP3D electric set consists of six carriages. It is equipped with air conditioning, USB charging ports, wireless internet access, and elevators for passengers with disabilities. The maximum speed of the train is 120 km/h, and its capacity allows it to carry up to 586 passengers. It is planned that the train will serve about 1000 passengers daily, and the annual passenger flow will reach 300,000 people. Ticket prices are set at 15,000 soms for adults and 9,000 soms for children.
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected the new train during his working trip to Bekabad on July 13th, using it on the route from Tashkent. Additionally, construction of the Nurafshan–Bekabad–Yangiyer railway line began in May of this year in the Tashkent region. This project involves the construction of four new stations, 21 overpass, six bridges, and one traction substation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
