Uzbekistan Railways to expand fleet with 200 new passenger cars

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev instructed the Reconstruction and Development Fund to allocate the $143 million loan to Uzbekistan Railways in 2026–2027 for the renewal of 200 passenger cars, based on guarantees from the company and its subsidiaries.

According to the decree, from 2026 to 2030, Uztemiryolyolovchi, a subsidiary of Uzbekistan Railways, will receive 200 new passenger cars.

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.