Electric trains to run between Qoqand and Andijan
Movement of electric trains is being established in order to create amenities for passengers, time reduction of their stay in transit.
The length of Ferghana – Kokand railway is 69.2 kilometers, Fergana – Andijan – 69.5 kilometers.
Uzbekiston Temir Yollari modernized 5 electric trains, which will be used in these directions. As a result, the exterior and interior of vehicles has changed radically. There are air conditioners, modern comfortable seats in wagons.
Each train consists of 6 wagons. About 600 passengers will be provided services in one direction. Electric trains will move at a speed of 120 kilometers per hour.
By the end of this year, activities on electrifying the railway from Ferghana to Margilan with a length of 7.7 kilometers, will be completed.
It is planned to bring 10 more electric trains from abroad.