Uzbekistan Railways
- About
- Popular Routes
- Stations
- Reviews
- Schedule and Timetable
About Uzbekistan Railways
A railway journey is a convenient way to explore the country. No matter whether you are after a quintessentially old school experience with a slow long-haul train or a super modern highspeed express, a train travel allows you to get to your destination in style and enjoy the trip at its most. Uzbekistan Railways is one of the operators you can book a train ride with. Before confirming your booking, remember to check the date of your travel, class, price and conditions of your fare.
What are the Main Stations of Uzbekistan Railways?
The main stations covered by Uzbekistan Railways’s route map include
- Bukhara 1
- Andijan
- Urgench
- Tashkent Central
- Samarkand
- Khiva
- Tashkent South
- Khazarasp
- Taraz
- Kokshetau 1
- Karakalpakiya
- Turkistan
- Qarshi
- Aktogaj
- Dehconobod
- Timur
- Kungrad
- Aktobe
- Tyulkubas
- Zhosaly
- Shalkar
- Petropavl
- Kyzylorda
- Altyarik
- Oskemen 1
- Pavlodar
- Toretam
- Margilan
- Namangan
- Miskin
- Nukus
- Ayagoz
- Ellikala
- Alat
- Semey
- Maqat
- Astana 1
- Surhans
- Kazaly
- Oral
- Jizzakh
- Navoiy
- Saryasia
- Sapa Lao Cai
- Aralskoe More
- Turksib
- Karakul
- Shu
- Zarafshan
- Denau
- Boysun
- Mangystau
- Astana
- Saryozek
- Almaty 2
- Shymkent
- Tashkent
- Termez
- Chiili
- Beyneu
- Kandiagash
- Zhem
- Mankent
- Qulsary
- Kattakurgan
- Pap
- Shawat
- Kokand 1
- Chust
- Ush Tobe
- Zirabulak
- Dashtobod
- Matay Stantsiya
- Kostanay
- Atyrau
- Darband
- Karagandi Pass
- Arys 1
- Almaty 1
- Bishkek 2
- Guliston
- Almaty
- Astana Nurly Zhol
What are the Most Popular Routes of Uzbekistan Railways?
Here are some of the routes offered by Uzbekistan Railways which enjoy the greatest popularity with travellers:
- Tashkent - Samarkand
- Samarkand - Tashkent
- Bukhara - Khiva
- Khiva - Bukhara
- Samarkand - Bukhara
- Bukhara - Tashkent
- Tashkent - Bukhara
- Urgench - Bukhara
- Bukhara - Urgench
- Bukhara - Samarkand
- Tashkent - Khiva
- Tashkent - Urgench
- Urgench - Tashkent
- Tashkent - Almaty
- Khiva - Tashkent
- Tashkent - Andijan
- Andijan - Tashkent
- Margilan - Tashkent
- Tashkent - Margilan
- Tashkent - Termez
- Tashkent - Kokand
- Tashkent - Nukus
- Nukus - Tashkent
- Kokand - Tashkent
- Termez - Tashkent
- Almaty - Tashkent
- Urgench - Khiva
- Almaty - Shymkent
- Bukhara - Nukus
- Urgench - Samarkand
- Samarkand - Khiva
- Tashkent - Shymkent
- Khiva - Samarkand
- Samarkand - Urgench
- Astana - Almaty
- Tashkent - Jizzax
- Turkistan - Tashkent
- Samarkand - Termez
- Termez - Samarkand
- Shymkent - Turkistan
- Beyneu - Nukus
- Almaty - Astana
- Almaty - Turkistan
- Turkistan - Shymkent
- Nukus - Bukhara
- Jizzax - Tashkent
- Almaty - Mangystau
- Samarkand - Nukus
- Shymkent - Almaty
- Nukus - Urgench
- Nukus - Mangystau
- Samarkand - Andijan
- Kokand - Margilan
- Nukus - Samarkand
- Shymkent - Tashkent
- Andijan - Samarkand
- Tashkent - Navoiy
- Urgench - Nukus
- Khiva - Urgench
- Tashkent - Namangan
- Taraz - Bishkek
- Namangan - Tashkent
- Samarkand - Margilan
- Almaty - Taraz
- Navoiy - Tashkent
- Andijan - Bukhara
- Bukhara - Navoiy
- Tashkent - Qarshi
- Margilan - Andijan
- Kokand - Andijan
- Margilan - Kokand
- Karaganda - Astana
- Samarkand - Kokand
- Tashkent - Turkistan
- Turkistan - Almaty
- Qarshi - Tashkent
- Andijan - Margilan
- Jizzax - Samarkand
- Astana - Pavlodar
- Karaganda - Almaty
- Tashkent - Taraz
- Astana - Karaganda
- Andijan - Kokand
- Astana - Shymkent
- Margilan - Samarkand
- Tashkent - Guliston
- Astana - Semey
- Samarkand - Navoiy
- Almaty - Karaganda
- Urgench - Navoiy
- Bukhara - Beyneu
- Mangystau - Beyneu
- Taraz - Almaty
- Taraz - Tashkent
- Karashik - Tashkent
- Mangystau - Almaty
- Karakalpakiya - Beyneu
- Kokand - Samarkand
- Mangystau - Nukus
- Navoiy - Bukhara
- Samarkand - Dushanbe
- Tashkent - Dushanbe
- Samarkand - Qarshi
- Nukus - Beyneu
- Termez - Qarshi
- Qarshi - Termez
- Qarshi - Samarkand
- Tashkent - Kungirot
- Urgench - Andijan
- Qarshi - Dushanbe
- Kungirot - Navoiy
- Kungirot - Mangystau
- Margilan - Urgench
- Urgench - Jizzax
- Khiva - Navoiy
- Bukhara - Kungirot
- Navoiy - Kungirot
- Khiva - Kokand
- Andijan - Nukus
- Guliston - Qarshi
- Jizzax - Guliston
- Kungirot - Samarkand
- Jizzax - Andijan
- Guliston - Samarkand
- Andijan - Khiva
- Navoiy - Guliston
- Tashkent - Baikonur
- Jizzax - Navoiy
- Jizzax - Kungirot
- Margilan - Khiva
- Kokand - Qarshi
- Nukus - Jizzax
- Bukhara - Margilan
- Bukhara - Jizzax
- Jizzax - Termez
- Navoiy - Andijan
- Termez - Guliston
- Khiva - Margilan
- Khiva - Jizzax
- Andijan - Urgench
- Margilan - Bukhara
What are the Train Classes & Prices of Uzbekistan Railways?
Depending on the length of your trip and your preferences you can choose a first or second class ticket in a sleeper coach for an overnight trip or opt for a hard or soft seat if available. Note that the choice of ticket classes depends both on the route and the length of your trip. Basically, your train may feature first class berths but you will not be able to book one if you are doing just a short two-hour stretch. In general, second class berths are a good choice for longer trips, and soft seats get you covered if your train ride is supposed to take under 4-5 hours.
Pros & Cons of Train Travel
Pros of Train Travel
- The best thing about railway travel is no traffic jams. Even on rush-hour, long weekends or during the high season
- An easy online booking process – you do not need to go to the railway station, which was the case in many places not so long ago!
- Prices for train tickets are usually more affordable compared to airplane tickets yet for certain destinations and trips the total travel time can be almost the same
- While rail travel is obviously slower than air travel, railway stations are often located in the centre of the city which saves you a sack of time getting to/from there while airports are almost always are quite a long way out of the city
- Travelling by night allows you to save on a hotel room and sleep well at the same time – opposite to a night bus where even the sleeping class is a huge compromise
- On certain routes luxury service is available
Cons of Train Travel
- For longer trips a train ride is definitely more time consuming than air journeys
- Trains do ride on schedule but being out of schedule is not unheard of for train travel – and delays can be huge, so if you are planning a connection to your flight, carefully check the time your train arrives at the station and think twice.
- Cleanliness is sometimes an issue with second and third class tickets, and with toilets, too.
- If your train makes a lot of stops, in some cases it is difficult to figure out when to get off as stops are not always clearly announced or marked with the exception of an electronic screen.
Uzbekistan Railways Stations
KhazaraspTarazKokshetau 1KarakalpakiyaTurkistanQarshiAktogajDehconobodBukhara 1AndijanTimurKungradAktobeTyulkubasZhosalyShalkarPetropavlKyzylordaAltyarikOskemen 1PavlodarToretamMargilanNamanganMiskinNukusAyagozEllikalaAlatSemeyMaqatAstana 1SurhansUrgenchKazalyOralJizzakhNavoiySaryasiaSapa Lao CaiAralskoe MoreTurksibKarakulShuZarafshanTashkent CentralDenauBoysunMangystauAstanaSaryozekAlmaty 2ShymkentTashkentTermezChiiliBeyneuKandiagashSamarkandZhemMankentQulsaryKattakurganPapShawatKokand 1ChustUsh TobeKhivaZirabulakDashtobodMatay StantsiyaKostanayTashkent SouthAtyrauDarbandKaragandi PassArys 1Almaty 1Bishkek 2GulistonAlmatyAstana Nurly Zhol
Uzbekistan Railways Company Reviews
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Kiona GEasy to book, easy to travel
Train#071Ф 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Nov 5, 2026
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David JIt got me where I wanted to be.
I accidentally booked third class rather than second. I also ended up in the top of three bunks although thankfully my journey was less than 4 hours I chose not to use the bunk and sat in the hallway.
The other beds were occupied by a family and it felt a little intrusive to sit with them on the lower bunks although they were very nice. The problem with sitting in the hall was that every few minutes traders were up and down the passage with huge bags selling their wares and trying to push through but also all the fold down seats were broken and we're no longer horizontal. I spent most of the journey standing.
If you want to be comfortable make sure you select the right class. It was my mistake.
Train#033Ц 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Nov 4, 2026
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KALLIRROI GI love the old fashioned steel trains and the somsa they were serving was absolutely delicious! Excellent trip through Kyzylkum dessert, I'd wish it lasted longer!
Train#125Ч 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Nov 1, 2026
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Kiona GThe train was easy to use and the sleeper car was comfortable.
The train station was a quick Yandex go ride away.
The VIP lounge at the southern train station was a perfect place to spend time before the train arrival and the station has plenty of food options.
Train#058З 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 28, 2026
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Paul RThe train was spot on time.
The train staff were excellent throughout the journey.
The on board food was great
Overall I would thoroughly recommend this service yo anyone who asks
Train#752Ж Standard Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 26, 2026
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Kerstin MIt was a
Train#058Ь SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 26, 2026
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Dave CVery easy to order train tickets on the website. However, I later used the Uzbekistan Railways website which was just as easy.
Train#126Ч 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 24, 2026
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Christian GThe train controllers ask you for 20.000 to give you tea/coffee, and it is kind of mandatory. I did not have any cash so they were quite angry. But the next morning they were over it and it was ok
Train#302З 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 22, 2026
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Patricia HA lot of space
Train#054Ф SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 9, 2026
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Kimberly MIt was a glorious day with wonderful people and stunning views! Numon, our guide, truly had a passion for his country, which made him the perfect guide! Thankful for the memories made!
Train#125Ч 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 9, 2026
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Janice RHad two upper bunk. No way to know that's what was booked.
Train#126Ф 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 7, 2026
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susan SNo way of being able to book bottom bunk beds.
We were both allocated top bunks which at the age of 70+ was not easy to access climbing up is dangerous. Thankfully a kind younger lady let us sit on her lower bunk for the 7hour journey. As if things could get worse we were placed next to the toilet which stank even when our cabin door was closed we couldn't escape the smell. Also people are allowed to smoke. A terrible journey. Also very limited choice of food at the rail station and on board. Terrible terrible journey
Train#126Ч 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 7, 2026
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Pauline WI realised I had to share my cabin. I didn't expect to share with a Russian man. Absolutely no privacy.
After much negotiation and exchange of more money i was able to buy the train attendants cabin. I would never do this again.
Train#058З 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 7, 2026
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Nikolett PIt's okay, but if you can book first or second class. The toilets are not quite inviting....have a big bottle of water and toilet paper with you, sanitizer eventually aswell.
If you are a taller than 1,70 m it will be uncomfortable.
Train#125Ч 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 7, 2026
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Robert MEverything was ok.
Even the train was in time
Train#706Ф 2nd Class Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 5, 2026
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Julian SCompartment was nearly empty. Got lucky as the train itself was a new one with a very comfortable carriage. General advice for an older train would be to book a seat in the middle of the carriage away from the toilets at either end.
Train#707Ф 2nd Class Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 5, 2026
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Nikolett PIt's okay, but if you can book first or second class
Train#125Ф 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 5, 2026
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Kelvin RVery good experience. Rail is a great way to travel!
Train#731Ф 2nd Class Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 5, 2026
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Kelvin RI thoroughly enjoyed this journey snd the people I met
Train#054Ф 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 5, 2026
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Eugen Slast 3 bookings were not confirmed and cancelled!
Train#707Ф 2nd Class Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 5, 2026
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Miriam Severything was quite okay. would definitely recommend the bottom bed aand theres no AC so make sure to bring enough water
Train#056Ч 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 3, 2026
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Jawahar BExcellent service, guard was very helpful. Beautiful journey
Train#072Ф SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Oct 2, 2026
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Routinely NVery comfortable train ride in a 4-person sleeper cabin, although we travelled during the day so the beds were not set up.
Train#054Ф 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 27, 2026
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Fadzhairi BGreat experience if you want to enjoy the land journey across Kazakhstan. The sleeper train is good for the night train while you have your own bed for your privacy. However, the cabin was a bit warm and uncomfortable during the day especially when the temperature outside gets warmer. The F&B was great and they accepted credit card too. Toilet is clean and they provide you with hot and cold water at the water dispenser.
Train#010Ц SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 26, 2026
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steve BSecond class 4 people in cabin had the two top bunks a little tight but overall good experience.
Train#071Ф 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 25, 2026
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Jutta MI didn't take the 3rd class night train. I returned the ticket on the day,( you guys will get a refund. I will miss put). I took thr new train from Lhiva to Bukhara. New, cool and heads of space. Loved it.
Train#126Ф 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 22, 2026
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Brigitte ERecent and comfortable wagon.. Good service on board.
Train#730З Standard Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 21, 2026
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Laetitia RDriver was nice, drove safely, paid attention to our needs ( he got us bottles of water and made stops when needed)
Everything was perfect except that he was 30 minutes late.
Train#080Ь SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 19, 2026
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David SIt was nice , smooth , fresh and clean;)
Train#706Ф 2nd Class Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 19, 2026
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Jane HWhen we boarded, two men had settled into our compartment, and had obviously spent the night before there. The attendant moved them out to their assigned compartment, and cleaned up for us and gave us new sheets (which weren't quite long enough to fit the bunk). The bunks were very hard, though, and the reading lights didn't work. We got woken up repeatedly - passport check, luggage inspection, etc., but also sometimes just by people opening the compartment door and even once in the middle of the night for the attendant to wash the floor! The toilet was disgusting too.
Train#305Й 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 17, 2026
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Ina LThe train was quite comfortable and updated. Amenities worked well (toilet, sheets, plugs, lights) and there was plenty of storage space under the bottom bunk. The cooling system generally worked, but at some point, we couldn't figure out why it wouldn't keep cooling the room and was instead gradually getting warmer.
Train#058Ь 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 16, 2026
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NORAZLINA STrain delayed for 30 mins. Got the sleeper train and it was cramped but still cosy.
Train#127Ф 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 14, 2026
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Heidrun FThe train stopped two times. During the stopps their was no climatisation on the train and no information. And the first hours we travelled at daytime, but their wasn‘t seats. Every block in the train was beds. And we choose the train for seeing some part of the landscape, but we have the seats / beds 22 and 24 and these are on the top. So we see nothing. But the restaurant and the different meals was excellent
Train#126Ч 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 13, 2026
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Deon MThe fast train from Bukhara to Khiva offers a smooth and efficient means of transport. Spotlessly clean, comfortable, with plenty of snack options for the journey.
Train#752Ж Standard Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 9, 2026
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Harshadip KRailway ticket charges are very expensive from Tashkent to Andijan, please provide cheap tickets.
Train#092Ф 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 9, 2026
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Joanne KA great train trip. Comfy. Helpful and friendly staff.
Train#001Х SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Sep 8, 2026
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Alice MVery nice experience. Good and cheap transport during the night.
Train#054Ф 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Aug 29, 2026
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Simona COn time
Train#729Ф 2nd Class Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Aug 18, 2026
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Sajjad DExcellant services prompt solved the trevel tickets matters.
Train#129Ф 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Aug 11, 2026
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山下透 It exceeded my expectations.
So comfortable room.
I want to ride again.
Train#001Х 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Aug 5, 2026
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Morgan Kthe journey was fine.
Train#071Ф SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Aug 3, 2026
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Patrick OComfortable, clean train. Very clean toilets which is very important. I left a bag on the train which was returned within the day.excellent service.
Train#751М Standard Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Jul 26, 2026
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Clinton WA good night in a comfortable cabin.
The air conditioning worked well once the train was moving.
Excellent toilet, much like on a large aircraft.
Train#058З SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Jul 21, 2026
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Pekka TEasy to book. Everything went smoothly.
Train#001Ь 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Jul 14, 2026
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sophie LThe train was really good, very modern and organised. There are toilets on board and they give you a sandwich and a hot drink. Perfectly on schedule.
Train#751М Standard Seat, Uzbekistan Railways, Jul 12, 2026
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Zyad YThe AC on the train is weak in the middle of summer heat in Uzbekistan. It didn't even start until like 30 minutes after the train moved. It stopped completely at every station because it only works when the wheels move. The cabins at stations turn to be like a sauna.
Also there is no Wi-FI which is a shame for first class tickets.
There is no proper service of any kind on the train (no food - no drinks - nothing).
Train#056Ч SV, Uzbekistan Railways, Jun 30, 2026
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Denise HI am very disappointed with my experience. I purchased train tickets for a service that never operated. This was not due to a last-minute cancellation or an unexpected disruption; the train had been removed from the schedule well in advance, yet the website continued to sell tickets for it.
What made the situation even more frustrating was that multiple tourists were affected, and everyone I spoke to had booked through the same website. This indicates that the schedule information on the website was not being kept up to date, resulting in unnecessary stress and disrupted travel plans.
I hope the company improves its systems to ensure that outdated schedules are promptly removed and that future travellers do not experience the same inconvenience.
Train#125Ч 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Jun 22, 2026
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Roland CGrat train ride, on time… interesting experience
Train#076Ж 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Jun 12, 2026
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Freddy F3rd class sleeper train but able to rest well.
Train#127Ф 3rd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Jun 8, 2026
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Freddy FSleeper train, bed is comfortable and able to sleep well. The other passengers are good too. Have some chat with them
Train#054Щ 2nd Class Sleeper, Uzbekistan Railways, Jun 8, 2026