The Ministries of Transport of Uzbekistan and Russia, together with JSC "Uzbekistan Railways" and JSC "Russian Railways," have signed a set of documents to begin the practical implementation of the Trans-Afghan railway construction project, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Transport reports.
It is noted that this year, design organizations from Russia and Uzbekistan will conduct a feasibility study for the construction of the Trans-Afghan railway. They will determine the projected freight volumes and the economic efficiency of the project.
Two potential routes for the Trans-Afghan railway have already been identified. One route will pass through the settlements of Mazar-i-Sharif – Herat – Dilarm – Kandahar – Chaman, while the other will go through Termez – Naibabad – Logar – Kharlachi.
The first session to discuss the project is planned to take place during the Russia-Islamic World Forum, scheduled for May 15-16 in Kazan. Representatives from Afghanistan and Pakistan are expected to participate in the discussions.
CentralasianLIGHT.org
April 9, 2025