TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 23. A start ceremony of reconstruction of the Hairatan-Mazar-e-Sharif railway line was held on the border of Uzbekistan and Afghanistan on February 21, Trend reports.
According to Uzbekistan Railways, the parties agreed on Uzbekistan's participation in the reconstruction of the road in November 2023.
At the first stage it is planned to deliver freight cars to the Naibabad intermediate station. For this purpose, comprehensive rehabilitation work will be organized simultaneously in park "B" of Hairatan station and on the 57th kilometer of the railway line.
Uzbekistan Railways has sent 120 workers to Afghanistan to carry out the first stage of work.
The railroad, built more than a decade ago, has been badly damaged as a result of conflicts and civil unrest.
The 75-kilometer railroad project will be completed in three months at a cost of $6.3 million.
Meanwhile, Uzbekistan and Pakistan discussed the ongoing transport and communication projects in Afghanistan.
The sides also reviewed the construction of the Termez-Mazar-I-Sharif-Kabul-Peshawar railway line, which according to the Pakistani side is of key importance in the realization of the regional connectivity concept.