Why is this important
The launch of the high-speed Tashkent–Khiva route reduces travel time and makes long-distance journeys more accessible for passengers. This strengthens transport connectivity between regions and supports the development of domestic tourism. Regular services create a stable passenger flow and make trip planning more convenient. As a result, rail transport becomes more attractive as an alternative to air travel and road trips.
What happened
- Uzbekiston Temir Yullari announced the launch of a new high-speed service, Jaloliddin Manguberdi, on the Tashkent–Khiva–Tashkent route.
- The train will operate on a fixed schedule with regular trips several times a week, and ticket sales are now open through railway ticket offices and the online service.
Numbers and facts
- The train departs from Tashkent at 07:00 and arrives in Khiva at 14:31.
- The return service departs from Khiva at 07:20 and arrives in Tashkent at 14:51, with travel time of about 7.5 hours.
- Services will operate three times a week: from Tashkent on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and from Khiva on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Sundays; the first service from Tashkent is scheduled for May 3, and from Khiva for May 4.
- The ticket price is 780,000 soums (about $65), tickets are available at railway ticket offices and on the eticket.railway.uz website, and additional information can be obtained via the short number 1005.
- Earlier, specialists presented the new Hyundai Rotem high-speed train, designed for 390 passengers and speeds of up to 260 km/h.
Context
- Passengers will have a faster and more regular way to reach Khiva without transfers.
- Tourist traffic to the region may increase thanks to the convenient schedule and shorter travel time.
- The railway company is expanding its route network and increasing infrastructure utilization.
- Overall, the role of high-speed trains in intercity transportation is growing.
