China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan Railway: Construction Accelerates in Kyrgyzstan
Economy
Construction of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway has entered an active phase. The project is particularly important for Uzbekistan: the Kashgar–Torugart–Arpa–Makmal–Jalal-Abad–Andijan route will directly connect the country’s east with China through Kyrgyzstan, creating additional opportunities for transit and freight transport.
The 304.84-km section in Kyrgyzstan is the most challenging part of the project. It is being built as a single-track railway with diesel traction and provision for future electrification. The design speed is 120 km/h, with 20 stations planned, including the Torugart border station, Makmal transshipment station and Jalal-Abad border station.
According to a representative of China Railway International, temporary access roads and power-supply facilities along the entire Kyrgyz section have been completed and commissioned. Construction has started on 26 of 29 new tunnels, work is underway on 40 of 50 bridges, and construction has begun on 83 of 107 trackbed sections.
Tunnel construction remains a major focus as the route crosses the Moldotoo, Haylebeyt and Fergana mountain ranges. High seismic activity, significant geostresses, permafrost, low temperatures, strong winds and difficult engineering and geological conditions are adding to the complexity of the works.
The Kashgar–Andijan railway will stretch for more than 530 km in total. China is responsible for construction of the section on its territory, while Uzbekistan is responsible for modernizing its section. Once completed, the new railway is expected to expand Uzbekistan’s opportunities for international freight transport, transit and trade routes to China.
According to a representative of China Railway International, temporary access roads and power-supply facilities along the entire Kyrgyz section have been completed and commissioned. Construction has started on 26 of 29 new tunnels, work is underway on 40 of 50 bridges, and construction has begun on 83 of 107 trackbed sections.
Tunnel construction remains a major focus as the route crosses the Moldotoo, Haylebeyt and Fergana mountain ranges. High seismic activity, significant geostresses, permafrost, low temperatures, strong winds and difficult engineering and geological conditions are adding to the complexity of the works.
The Kashgar–Andijan railway will stretch for more than 530 km in total. China is responsible for construction of the section on its territory, while Uzbekistan is responsible for modernizing its section. Once completed, the new railway is expected to expand Uzbekistan’s opportunities for international freight transport, transit and trade routes to China.
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