Uzbekistan to Renew Rail Fleet with 200 Passenger Cars

Uzbekistan Railways will expand its passenger fleet with the acquisition of 200 new railcars, following instructions issued by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

Under the directive, the Reconstruction and Development Fund will provide a $143 million loan to Uzbekistan Railways in 2026-2027 to finance the renewal of the passenger car fleet, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.

The funding will be allocated based on guarantees from the railway company and its subsidiaries.

According to the decree, between 2026 and 2030, Uztemiryolyolovchi, a subsidiary of Uzbekistan Railways, will receive a total of 200 new passenger cars as part of the modernization program.

Last November, it was announced that Uzbekistan plans to produce 250 passenger cars over the next five years to expand rail passenger services.

Zufar Narzullaev, chairman of Uzbekistan Railways, said at the time that the president had instructed a significant increase in passenger car production.

“With financial support from the Reconstruction and Development Fund, the president has asked us to ensure annual production rises from 40 to 50 passenger cars,” Narzullaev said.

In July, the Ministry of Economy and Finance reported that Uzbekistan Railways’ stake in the Tashkent Passenger Car Construction and Repair Plant had been transferred to the trust management of Transport Engineering Center, established by Russian companies, to implement projects for rolling stock production for railways and metro systems. The plant’s supervisory board includes senior executives from Russia’s Transmashholding.