President Shavkat Mirziyoyev took a ride from Samarkand to Narpay on a freshly delivered Hyundai Rotem high-speed train. The white train with tinted windows features blue, green, and red stripes reminiscent of the Uzbekistan flag.
The train, named Jaloliddin Manguberdi, is the first of six planned for delivery to Uzbekistan. It consists of seven carriages with nearly 390 passengers seats, and can reach speeds of up to 260 km/h. The train offers three classes: VIP, business, and economy.
Reportedly, the 175-meter-long train is adapted to Uzbekistan's climate: resistant to dust, sudden temperature changes, and sandstorms. The train is scheduled to be launched soon on the Tashkent-Urgench-Khiva route, with a travel time of approximately seven hours (currently, it takes over 13 hours).
The sale contract for Hyundai Rotem high-speed electric trains was signed in June 2024 during the South Korean President's visit to Uzbekistan.
The total price is €220.03 million. Uzbekistan will contribute €21.3 million, Uzbekistan Railways will add €13.5 million, and Korea Eximbank will provide a Korean-won denominated loan equivalent to €185.18 million for 40 years, including a 10-year grace period.
