Train travel in Tajikistan – a comprehensive guide (2025)

Tajikistan has a two separate railway networks that are not interconnected. The northern line runs from Khujand to Uzbekistan, the southern network connects Dushanbe with Kulob, southern Uzbekistan and border with Afghanistan in Nizhnij Pyanj. Last updated: 25.03.2025 Before Union Soviet collapsed Tajikistan railway sections had previously been part of an integrated long-distance network. After …

Train travel in Uzbekistan – a comprehensive guide (2025)

The first railway line from Turkmenabat (present day Turkmenistan) reached Samarkand in present day Uzbekistan in 1888. Today Uzbekistan has an extensive railway network and numerous international connections with adjacent countries. Travelling by train in Uzbekistan is the best way to explore most important places in this country. Last update: 25.03.2025 In September 2011 was …

Train Travel in Georgia – a comprehensive guide (2025)

The quality of passenger services in Georgia has improved significantly in recent years, except for suburban and commuter services. Georgian Railways purchased new trains for long-distance connections, some of railway stations were renovated. The railway network, however, still is neglected and needs to be upgraded. Train travel in Georgia is good option if you want …

Narrow-gauge railways in Uzbekistan

Currently, there are no operational narrow-gauge railways in Uzbekistan. The last one, Children’s railway in Tashkent, was closed in 2017. Children’s railway in Tashkent – the idea of ​​building a children’s railway in Baku emerged in August 1936 and it was approved. The first stage of the railway line was completed in 1940. S-shaped line …

Narrow-gauge railways in Azerbaijan

Currently, there are no operational narrow-gauge railways in Azerbaijan. There was an interesting children’s railway in Baku and less-known children’s railway in Nakhichevan. Children’s railway in Baku – the idea of ​​building a children’s railway in Baku emerged in 1945. Already the following year, the plan to construction of the railway was approved, and it …