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Uzbekistan railways carry 5.9 million passengers in H1

Uzbekistan railways carry 5.9 million passengers in H1
Uzbekistan railways carry 5.9 million passengers in H1 / Photo: UzDaily.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — About 5.9 million passengers were transported by rail in Uzbekistan in January-June 2026, according to the National Statistics Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Rail passenger traffic increased by 0.6 million people compared with the same period in 2025.

In the first six months of 2026, rail transport also carried 56.3 million tonnes of freight.

Anvar Umarov
Anvar Umarov

Anvar Umarov is the founder and editor-in-chief of UzDaily, a leading business and news publication covering Uzbekistan and Central Asia. With over 20 years of experience in journalism, he has also worked as a PR manager for both state and private organizations, bringing a broad perspective on media, communications, and public affairs to his editorial leadership.