Afrosiyob High-Speed Rail

Uzbekistan Railways
Uzbekistan
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The Journey

Navigate from Tashkent to Bukhara across a span of 600km.

Scenery Highlights
  • Kyzylkum Desert edges — vast ochre dunes flanking the line
  • Samarkand approach — spectacular mosques and madrassas visible from the train
  • Agricultural oases — green patchwork amid desert landscapes
  • Shakhrisabz approach (Nakshab stop) — the hometown of Timur
Quick Facts
  • Duration

    2.5 hours

  • Distance

    600 km

  • Est. Price

    Affordable to Mid-Range — from UZS 311K economy / UZS 455K business / UZS 709K VIP (Tashkent–Samarkand, Feb 2026); UZS 509K/760K/1,138K for Tashkent–Bukhara

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Classes & Accommodations

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: Light meal included

Ensuite: No

Meals: Light Meal / Snacks

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

Talgo 250 — Spanish-built diesel-electric multiple unit (also operates in electric mode where electrified)

Track Gauge

1,435mm (standard gauge)

Braking Technology

KNorr-Bremse disc brakes, Talgo adaptive tilting system on curves

Route Engineering Challenges

  • Operation across Kyzylkum Desert in extreme temperature range (-20°C winter to +50°C summer)

  • Long stretch through uninhabited desert requiring reliable onboard systems

  • Gauge compatibility with neighboring countries for potential future extensions

  • Sandstorm exposure on Bukhara–Tashkent corridor requires special sealing

Maximum Speed

250 km/h (operational 200–220 km/h average)

Power Output

~4,400 kW per train set

Formation

Typical 8-car or 10-car configuration with power cars at each end

Passenger Capacity

~257 seats (8-car) / ~335 seats (10-car)

inauguration

2011 (Tashkent–Samarkand), extended to Bukhara 2016

Operator

Uzbekistan Railways (Temir Yo'l)

Price Increase

15% price increase effective February 1, 2026

Booking Window

60 days in advance (updated from 45–60 days)

Quick Facts
  • Duration

    2.5 hours

  • Distance

    600 km

  • Est. Price

    Affordable to Mid-Range — from UZS 311K economy / UZS 455K business / UZS 709K VIP (Tashkent–Samarkand, Feb 2026); UZS 509K/760K/1,138K for Tashkent–Bukhara

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