Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A launch ceremony of the Andijan-Qoqand-Andijan intercity train took place on updated electric trains with all the amenities for passengers that fully met the necessary requirements.

In Ferghana Valley, with a population of about 10 million people, there is a great need for organizing a convenient, in every sense, intercity transport system for passengers. Therefore, Uzbekistan Temir Yollari JSC pays special attention to creating favorable conditions in this area.

From now on, on the route "Qoqand - Andijan - Qoqand" two electric trains run daily. For residents of Andijan and Ferghana regions, this type of transport and this direction creates significant amenities, including as a safe and affordable fare. For example, from Qoqand to Altiaryk - 3000 soums, from Kuva and Margilan - 5000 soums, from Qoqand to Andijan - 7000 soums. On the way, the train makes a stop at 9 stations.

About the schedule: The first train leaves in the morning at 06:22 from the Qoqand station and arrives at Andijan station at 09:03. The total length of the path between these cities is 136 kilometers. Total travel time takes 2 hours 45 minutes. The same train from Andijan will depart at 10:10 in the opposite direction and arrive in Qoqand at 12:57. In the afternoon, 14:50 the train will leave with the message “Qoqand - Andijan” and arrive at its destination at 17:55. Return to Qoqand this train will arrive at 20:55.

The updated version of modern and comfortable trains created favorable conditions for passengers. In particular, wagons are warm in winter, and cool temperatures are maintained in summer. Sitting on soft chairs to their destinations, passengers can relax in front of the monitors installed in the train compartments.

Electric trains running with the Qoqand-Andijan-Qoqand were refitted and updated at the car depots of the O’ztemiryo’lyo’lovchi JSC branch. A similar transformation awaits electric trains following the route "Tashkent - Hadjikent - Tashkent", as well as "Tashkent - Gulistan - Tashkent". They are currently in the process of updating.