Today, i'm taking you on a journey aboard the exclusive high-speed train in Central Asia, the Afrosiyob, operated by Uzbekistan Railways. We will go from the historic city of Samarkand to the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent. Join me for a look at the experience in the VIP class as we traverse the captivating Uzbek desert on this swift and modern train that is so close to being perfect if it wasn't for a few flaws.
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Train type: Talgo 250 HSR "Afrosiyob"
Route: Samarkand - Tashkent
Train: 765
Distance: 332 km
Journey time: 2h16m
Average speed: 146 km/h
Price: 202000 UZS or about 15 euro
1 дек 2023
