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Uzbekistan Railways, Huawei Discuss Rail Digitalisation

Uzbekistan Railways, Huawei Discuss Rail Digitalisation
Uzbekistan Railways, Huawei Discuss Rail Digitalisation / Photo: JSC "Uzbekistan Railways".

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Representatives of Huawei and experts from China's Southwest Jiaotong University visited the Chukursay and Nazarbek railway stations to discuss further cooperation on digitalising Uzbekistan's railway sector.

The stations are affiliated with the Tashkent branch of Tashkent University of Railway Transport.

The visit took place as part of the implementation of the Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy, which includes efforts to introduce modern digital technologies across the country's infrastructure and transport systems.

The discussions focused on exchanging experience, strengthening cooperation in digital technologies and advancing previously reached agreements concerning the introduction of train traffic management systems on Uzbekistan's main railway lines.

During the visits, the delegation examined station operations, the current level of digitalisation and the condition of the situation centre.

Participants also reviewed existing business processes related to train traffic management and considered potential technical solutions for modernising the relevant systems.

The discussions provided an opportunity for the railway sector representatives, Huawei specialists and Chinese university experts to assess existing operational processes and explore technological approaches to improving train traffic management.

The cooperation is aimed at developing digital technologies and improving the management of train movements across Uzbekistan's railway network.

The visit formed part of ongoing efforts to strengthen technological cooperation and explore solutions for the digital modernisation of the country's railway infrastructure.

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.