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First block train launched on the China-Iran route via Uzbekistan
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First block train launched on the China-Iran route via Uzbekistan

The first block train operating on the China-Iran route has been launched through Uzbekistan, according to the press service of Uztemiryulkonteyner. A subsidiary of the Uzbek Railways participated in the organization of this new route.

The first consist, consisting of 55 wagons, is transporting automotive components, consumer goods, and other consolidated cargo. The route starts at Chenxiang station in China and passes through Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan, ending at the Sarakhs border station. The total length of this route exceeds 6,000 kilometers.

Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) received the train at the Khorgos-Altynkol border crossing. On September 7, the consist departed from Altynkol station along the established route.

Subsequently, the block train will enter Uzbekistan via Keles station, after which it will proceed to Turkmenistan via Khojaddovlet station. Preliminary estimates suggest that arrival at the final destination will take between 14 and 16 days.

Uztemiryulkonteyner announced plans to create regular container block train services along the China-Central Asia-Iran corridor in the future. Furthermore, in June of this year, the company conducted a test shipment from Southeast Asia to Tajikistan. A container of palm oil was delivered from Port Klang in Malaysia to Dushanbe in 32 days, including 15 days by sea and 17 days by rail.

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New container train transit route launched from China to Iran via Central Asia

A new transit railway route has opened between China and Iran, passing through the countries of Central Asia. The container train, consisting of 55 containers, will travel through Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan to reach Iran.

The entire journey, which exceeds 6 thousand kilometers, is estimated to take about two weeks. The organization of this container train transport from China to the Islamic Republic of Iran was carried out with the assistance of JSC 'Uztemiryulcontainer'.

The composition was formed at Chenxiang station in China. These 55 containers are transporting various consolidated goods, including components for passenger cars and consumer goods.

The train reached Kazakhstan, passing through the Khorgos – Altynkol border crossing. On September 7, it was dispatched from Altynkol station to continue its journey. Next, the consist will cross the Keles border crossing and enter the territory of Uzbekistan.

After transiting through Uzbekistan, the train will head to Turkmenistan via the border station Khodjadavlet. The final destination of the route is Iran, where the train must pass through the Sarrahs border station.

The total length of this route is over 6 thousand kilometers, and the expected delivery time for the cargo is estimated at 14–16 days. The launch of this 'China — Central Asia — Iran' corridor demonstrates the growing practical significance of rail transport. Furthermore, the project opens up prospects for regular container shipments in the region and contributes to the development of Uzbekistan's transit potential.

Previously, Uzbekistan introduced a new export format to Afghanistan, allowing goods to be transported in containers under the tariffs of closed railway wagons, which helps businesses avoid unnecessary expenses.

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