Construction of the Trans-Afghan railway project is scheduled to start in 2025. The ambitious project aims to strengthen regional trade and economic cooperation by connecting Central Asian countries to South Asia, Akipress news agency reported.
The project includes a 573-kilometer-long railway line that will connect Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. The railway line is expected to start from the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent, and run through major cities in Afghanistan to Hyderabad, Pakistan. The Trans-Afghan railway project aims to increase economic integration in the region and make a significant contribution to Afghanistan’s reconstruction process. With the completion of the project, it will be possible to transport goods and services between the countries of the region in a faster and safer way. While work on the financing and technical details of the project continues, it is stated that significant progress has been made in the negotiations between the governments of Uzbekistan, Afghanistan and Pakistan. International organizations and financial institutions have also expressed their readiness to support the project. Experts emphasize that the completion of the Trans-Afghan railway project will make a significant contribution to increasing stability and prosperity in the region. The project seems to have great potential, especially in terms of Afghanistan’s economic development and the revival of regional trade. The construction of the railway project, which is planned to start in 2025, is considered to be an important step for the future of the region. With the realization of the project, it is aimed to establish a stronger economic and trade cooperation network between Central Asian and South Asian countries.