A Dutch blogger switched from economy to VIP class by bribing the conductor of the "Afrosiyab" train - video

The railway of Uzbekistan commented on the incident, stating that the train leader was taken out of work.
A video was leaked on social media that Dutch tourist Tom Grond had given the ticket holder of the Afrosiyob high-speed train $ 15 to transfer his place on the train from economy class to VIP class.

The event took place on July 6, 2023. On July 10, the head of the train was relieved of his position on this occasion. Wagon observers had been working to explain to the stewards with appropriate instructions that such incidents would not be returned. At present, inspection is carried out by the Working Group on all high-speed “Afrosiyob” electropods. Control is established so that such situations do not return. We ask you not to distribute old information, " said the responsible.