Uzbekistan seeks China's aid for modernizing its public transportation infrastructure.
Uzbekistan's eyeing some serious upgrades to its rail system, with China stepping in to lend a helping hand. A crew from the locomotive wizards at CRRC (China Railway Rolling Stock Corporation) hit up Tashkent in late February for chats with Uzbekistan Railways JSC. They gabbed about modernizing electric locomotives and gearing up domestic production, according to Uzbekistan Railways' official spiel. The convo didn't seal any binding deals, but it's clear these two are keen on collaborating.
On another note, China's flinging $120 million at Uzbekistan to help furnish their cities with 1,000 fancy gas-powered buses, as per a nifty UzDaily report. Uzbek officials are also plotting to shell out about $60 million for 200 electric buses destined for the capital, Tashkent. The finer details of these funds – loan or grant – remain a bit hazy though.
Meanwhile, over in Kazakhstan, Samruk-Kazyna, a state national welfare fund, struck a cozy deal with CRRC, the Chinese locomotive hotshot. The agreement hints at bolstering ties and pursuing new investment avenues, though it's mum on the specifics. Both sides aim to localize production and leverage techy wonders to boost the locomotive biz and service center maintenance.
In general, China and Uzbekistan are all set to team up on numerous infrastructure projects, with the goal of boosting trade and transit capabilities. On the railway modernization front, Uzbekistan's set to nab 50 new shunting locomotives, aiming to revamp its rail fleet and zing up efficiency. Furthermore, electric buses might be introduced to public transport, as part of broader infrastructure collaborations with Chinese partners. Exact funding and localization deets are still under wraps, but both countries are fired up about injecting some cash into infrastructure upgrades. Keep an eye out for more updates on these intriguing projects!
In the ambitious infrastructure upgrade plans shared by Uzbekistan, news emerges of potential collaboration with China in modernizing their electric locomotives, with discussions also centered around domestic production. Additionally, Uzbekistan looks forward to procuring 1,000 gas-powered buses and 200 electric buses, funded partly by China, showcasing their participation in technology-driven advancements in transportation.
