Uzbekistan is set to manufacture 200 freight wagons for Iran over the next two years, further strengthening transport links between Iran and Central Asia within the 1,520 mm railway gauge network.
The project will utilize Uzbekistan's established wagon production capacity, which is supported by key state-owned facilities, including the Tashkent Casting and Mechanical Plant and the Andijan Mechanical Plant. Together, these plants, operating under "Uzbekistan Railways," produce 600–800 units annually, covering a range of freight cars, such as tankers, covered wagons, and open wagons.
Looking to the future, Uzbekistan’s Saneg company plans to establish a new wagon production facility in the Gallaaral Special Industrial Zone in the Jizzakh region by 2026–2027. With a projected annual production capacity of 2,000 units, the new plant will specialize in tankers, hoppers, and other freight car types.
The majority of the output will support Saneg’s own transport needs for products like refined oil, polymers, and fertilizers. However, some wagons will also be available for other companies within Uzbekistan.
Earlier, Uzbekistan Railways revealed plans to acquire 40 high-speed electric trains, with a tender for the purchase already announced.
On December 6, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev tested the new electric train and instructed improvements to the Tashkent-Khodjikent line, including straightening winding sections to enhance travel frequency. He also directed that the areas along the railway be included in the national renovation program.
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