05.28.19.
A new station, Surhanabad, was commissioned in order to increase the volume of traffic between Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan, to carry out large-scale work on transit cargo transportation, maintenance and repair of cars on the border between the two countries.
The press service of Uzbekistan Railways reported that it was especially noted at the opening ceremony,that this new station will play, a kind of a “new gate” role connecting the two countries.
Until today, transit traffic in southern Uzbekistan was carried out through the Boldir station, which is located on the territory of Turkmenistan. Now, export-import cargo transportation operations will be run at the new station.
All conditions are created here, including implementation of customs and other types of control on the railway section crossing the state border.
The station "Surkhanabad" plays an important role in increasing the turnover, export-import services between the two countries. However, the company noted that the station aims to support and develop small businesses and private entrepreneurship.
