President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has reviewed proposed expansion plans for the Tashkent Metro, the presidential press service said. The ambitious project aims to boost daily ridership to 1.8 million passengers by 2030, a significant increase from the metro's current daily average of about 786,000 commuters.
To accommodate this surge, the network will expand to include 79 stations stretching across 103 kilometers of track. Plans also call for a phased reduction in train wait times, cutting intervals down to just 1.5 to 3 minutes.
Construction of new routes took center stage during the presentation. Specifically, project blueprints and cost estimates will be drawn up for a line connecting the Mingurik station to the Chilanzar clothing market. Construction will roll out in phases, starting with a link from Mingurik to the South Railway Station before extending further to the Chilanzar market.
Additionally, the government will draft proposals between 2027 and 2030 to procure new rolling stock and construct a dedicated train depot.
A comprehensive development strategy for the Tashkent Metro spanning 2027 to 2035 is also in the works. This long-term vision aims to double the network's reach and increase passenger volume 2.5-fold. The master plan focuses on building an energy-efficient, safe transit system while elevating service quality and passenger comfort.
The presentation also outlined modernizing the transit fare system. Drawing on international best practices, officials will explore distance-based pricing, discounted fares for vulnerable groups, and the introduction of daily, weekly, and monthly transit passes.
President Mirziyoyev emphasized that public transit—particularly the metro system—serves as the backbone of a major city's infrastructure. He approved the proposals and ordered immediate steps toward execution.
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