10 new electric trains will be launched in Tashkent region for the convenience of passengers – Mirziyoyev

10 new electric trains will be launched in the Tashkent region for the convenience of passengers. This was announced today at a meeting with voters in the capital region by Shavkat Mirziyoyev.

"Today there are four electric trains running in the Tashkent region, which are already 30-40 years old. Therefore, for the convenience of our people and to improve the quality of services provided to them, electric trains will be completely updated," the President said.

In 2024, 10 electric trains will be launched that will connect Bekabad, Khojikent and Angren with the capital.

It should be noted that the demand for trains from Tashkent to the cities of the capital region is growing every year. In the Bostanlyk district, for example, there are country villages, countless recreation areas and sanatoriums. In this direction, the daily passenger traffic exceeds 2 thousand people.

Currently, electric trains run in six directions from Tashkent to Khojikent, Khavast, Gulistan, Bekabad, Angren and Syrdarya. Electric trains of the ER9E and ER2M series are operated on these routes, all trains run at a distance of up to 150 km.