TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, January 29. The railways of Uzbekistan saw a whopping 9.8 million passengers on board in 2024.
According to data obtained by Trend from Uzbekistan's Statistics Agency, this figure represents an increase of 177,100 passengers compared to the previous year, reflecting a growth rate of 1.8 percent.
Meanwhile, in 2024, the total volume of major types of cargo transported via Uzbekistan's public railway network reached 73.9 million tons. The growth rate amounted to 100.3 percent compared to 2023.
Furthermore, the number of cargo vehicles operated by Uzbek carriers has increased sevenfold to exceed 26,000, raising their share in international freight operations from 35 percent to 60 percent.
The government is focusing on key initiatives: expanding alternative trade routes, simplifying transit procedures, and negotiating bilateral agreements to reduce or eliminate border fees. These measures aim to streamline cargo flows, enhance connectivity, and mitigate the risks posed by geopolitical disruptions.
The Uzbekistan Railways serves as the country's primary rail transport operator. The organization possesses and manages the entirety of the railway infrastructure throughout the nation. This entity is a government-owned joint-stock company, established in 1994 to manage railway operations throughout Uzbekistan. As of March 2017, the overall extent of the primary railway system measures 4,669 km, with 2,446 km being electrified. The organization has a workforce of 54,700 individuals.
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