Uzbekiston Temir Yollari: Implementation of 24 investment projects is planned in 2020
26/07/2020 22:55
Uzbekiston Temir Yollari: Implementation of 24 investment projects is planned in 2020
26/07/2020 22:55
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Speaking about the results of activities for the first 6 months 2020, it was noted that, in general, the plans were implemented. Moreover, in the context of the coronavirus pandemic, which the whole world has faced, the railway in our country has ensured sustainable work in cargo transportation. The transportation of vital goods of the economy both inside the country and export-import cargo did not stop.
Considering that during the pandemic, the demand for rail transportation increased sharply, an increase in freight transportation by rail was recorded, the share of which increased in the total volume from 75% to 87%.
The dynamics of growth in the export of services and products was also noted, and the fulfillment of tasks for import substitution and localization of production was ensured.
In 2020, Uzbekiston Temir Yolari envisaged the implementation of 24 investment projects. Among them are such strategically important ones as the acquisition of modern trains for the overground metro, the renewal of the locomotive fleet, the construction of the Tashkent ring elevated metro, the Sergeli metro line and the extension of the Yunusabad line, the modernization of Shargunkumir JSC, as well as a number of other significant in the socio-economic life of our countries of projects.
It should be noted that some of them have already been implemented on time. So, for example, according to the results of the first quarter of 2020, the II stage of construction of the Yunusabad metro line, the I stage of the construction of the Tashkent aboveground ring metro (Dustlik-Kuylyuk section) and the modernization of the Andijan-Savay-Khanabad railway section with the organization of the movement of commuter trains were completed.
Among the investment projects, it is planned to complete the construction of the Sergeli metro line by the end of 2020. Also during this period, it is planned to complete the project of electrification of the Pap - Namangan - Andijan railway section, which will close the railway ring of the Ferghana Valley and launch passenger electric trains between three regions - Namangan, Fergana and Andijan.
Equally important is the implementation of such projects as the construction of the second electrified railway line Navoi - Bukhara with the organization of high-speed traffic and the electrification of the high-speed railway section Bukhara-Misken-Khiva.
Traffic safety issues remain fundamental in railway transport and are in the constant focus of attention of the management of Uzbekiston Temir Yollari.
The importance of continuing strict adherence to local quarantine measures was noted. In terms of ensuring the safety of personnel and their presence in the workplace, it was instructed to observe safety rules, take care of employees and create the necessary conditions for them.
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