Furthermore, the President announced that construction of a new high-speed rail line between Tashkent and Samarkand will begin in 2026. This project aims to reduce travel time between the two major cities and increase passenger flow.
Additionally, it was noted that railway stations in Tashkent, Samarkand, Bukhara, Khiva, and Navoi are planned to be transferred to private management through public-private partnerships. This initiative is aimed at modernizing railway infrastructure and improving service quality.