A new tourist train route will connect Astana and Samarkand.

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – According to Podrobno.uz, a new international train route connecting Astana and Samarkand has been established as part of the collaboration between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in the field of railway passenger transport. This initiative represents a significant advancement in enhancing tourism and cultural ties between the two nations, reports a correspondent from Podrobno.uz.

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According to the press service of "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy," the new route was discussed during a working meeting between the leadership of the joint-stock companies "Passenger Transportation" and "Uzbekistan Temir Yullari," which took place in Astana. The parties emphasized the project's importance for enhancing the tourism potential of both countries and promoting their cultural heritage.

The new route will be part of a larger program aimed at developing international connections, within which the tourist train Jibek Joly was successfully launched earlier, operating on the route Almaty – Turkestan – Tashkent – Almaty. The popularity of this route confirmed the necessity of expanding the railway transportation network between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

Additionally, during the meeting, issues regarding the adjustment of train schedules were raised to make travel more convenient for passengers.

Topics such as experience exchange in passenger transportation management and the implementation of modern technologies, like online ticket sales, were also discussed.

It is worth noting that in November of last year, the first tourist train was launched between Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.