Uzbekistan is set to acquire two trains from the Swiss railway manufacturer Stadler, according to Transport Minister Ilkhom Makhkamov. The announcement was made during a Senate meeting on September 30. The new trains will be tested on Uzbekistan’s railways, after which a decision will be made on the potential purchase of a larger fleet.
Minister Makhkamov previously held discussions on September 13 with Alexander Luft, chairman of Stadler Rail for CIS countries. During the meeting, the two parties explored opportunities for cooperation, including the procurement of electric trains, training Uzbek specialists in train maintenance, and the possible localization of Stadler’s products within Uzbekistan.
The discussions concluded with an agreement to closely examine Stadler’s capabilities, aligning them with the needs of Uzbekistan’s passenger railway network. The company's pricing policy for various segments of its CIS production and services will also be evaluated.
In 2019, the company discussed producing passenger cars in Uzbekistan, with the aim of exporting them to other Central Asian countries. Stadler also participated in a tender by Uzbekistan Railways to supply 34 electric trains.
This move aligns with Uzbekistan’s broader efforts to modernize its railway infrastructure. The country is also acquiring six high-speed trains from South Korean manufacturer Hyundai Rotem, and plans to purchase 30 electric trains from Czech firm Skoda, with loans amounting to €535mn guaranteed by the state.
Stadler Rail, headquartered in Bussnang, Switzerland, specializes in the production of railway rolling stock, particularly regional trains and trams. The company operates through nine subsidiaries in several countries, including Germany, Poland, Spain, and the United States.
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