The key facts

  • The draft presidential decree on the Strategy for the Development of Passenger Transportation until 2030 has been put up for public discussion until November 11
  • Long-distance train passengers will be able to ride suburban trains in the region free of charge within 12 hours before departure and 12 hours after arrival
  • The procedure for the benefit is planned to be developed and implemented by September 1, 2027

What is proposed

Uzbekistan is considering a measure that would allow long-distance train passengers to use suburban trains free of charge. It is provided for in the draft presidential decree On Approving the Strategy for the Comprehensive Development of Domestic Passenger Transportation by Rail, Air and Road Transport Until 2030.

developed by the Ministry of Transport and put up for public discussion until November 11.

This is reported by UzNews.uzHow the benefit should work

According to the document

, passengers who have purchased electronic tickets for long-distance trains will be able to travel free of charge on suburban trains in the relevant region within 12 hours before the departure time indicated on the ticket, as well as within 12 hours after arriving at the destination. In other words, the benefit covers the

last mile

to and from the station — for example, the trip from home to the long-distance train and back after returning.