Uzbekistan and South Korea Launch Joint Projects

Deputy Minister of Transport of Uzbekistan Jasurbek Choriyev held discussions with a delegation headed by Korea National Railway Chairman and CEO Lee Seong Hai,

The parties discussed advanced technologies and the possibilities of expanding innovative cooperation for the modernization of the railway system, The Caspian Post reports citing UzA.

Special attention was paid to introducing modern alarm systems, geolocation, and traffic control, as well as Korean navigation solutions that will enhance the safety of high-speed trains on new routes planned for construction in Uzbekistan.

Lee Seong Hai provided information on the preparation of a feasibility study for the construction of a separate Tashkent - Samarkand high-speed railway. It was noted that the preparatory activities will be carried out by Saman Engineering, Dong Myeong Engineering Consultants & Architecture, Korea Railroad Corporation, and Korea National Railway with the support of the Korea Eximbank’s grant.