The first stage of aboveground station of Tashkent Metro to be put into operation in Navruz

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- The first stage of the aboveground station of Tashkent Metro will be put into operation in Navruz, which is marked in Uzbekistan on 21 March.

Construction of the metro, the total length of which is 52.1 kilometers, is carried out in five stages. First, a line will be laid from Dustlik station of Tashkent Metro to Kuylik market. There will be 8 stations on this stretch 11 kilometers long.

Uzbek leader visited Yashnabad district and got acquainted with the progress of construction activities.

“It is wrong for public transport to depend only on oil and gas. The aboveground metro is accessible, convenient and safe. Most importantly, it will take on some of the burden of other types of public transport, will help to relieve traffic in the city center. Moreover, it will be easier to control the charging of fare”, Shavkat Mirziyoyev said.

President underlined the need for accelerating activities, organizing work in several shifts and completing the construction as early as possible.

The President gave instructions on passing the first stage of the aboveground metro on the eve of Navruz celebration next year.