BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 15. Uzbekistan’s
Ministry of Transport, state-owned railway company Uzbekistan
Railways, and China’s CRRC Dalian have signed a memorandum of
understanding to expand cooperation in railway transportation and
metro development in Tashkent on October 14.
This was reflected in the statement by Uzbekistan's Ministry of
Transport.
According to the Ministry, the agreement aims to support the
modernization of Uzbekistan’s railway and metro systems through the
procurement of modern rolling stock, the introduction of advanced
technologies, and the development of cooperation in manufacturing
and technical maintenance.
Additionally, the memorandum provides for the exchange of
expertise and the implementation of prospective joint projects,
according to the Uzbek side.
The parties intend to explore opportunities to strengthen
cooperation in the production and servicing of railway and metro
equipment, as well as introduce modern solutions to improve
transport infrastructure.
The memorandum establishes a basis for further cooperation
between the parties. Details on specific procurement volumes,
project timelines, investment amounts, and the types of rolling
stock to be supplied were not provided in the announcement.
Founded in 1899, CRRC Dalian Locomotive & Rolling Stock Co. is a
Chinese state-owned manufacturer specializing in diesel and
electric locomotives, diesel engines, and urban rail transit
vehicles. The company develops and manufactures railway equipment
for domestic and international markets and also provides locomotive
repair and maintenance services.
