Uzbekistan And RM Rail Strengthen Railway Skills And Industry Cooperation

Uzbekistan, September 2026 — Tashkent State Transport University and Russia’s RM Rail have discussed expanding cooperation between academia and industry, with a focus on railway transport, railcar manufacturing and maintenance. The partnership aims to bring university programmes and practical training closer to the technical requirements of the railway sector.

The discussions included updating academic curricula, introducing modern production technologies into the educational process and expanding hands-on training. The two sides also considered practical classes and internships for students and faculty members at RM Rail’s industrial enterprises, providing exposure to contemporary rail manufacturing and maintenance practices.

Research and development was another area identified for potential cooperation. Tashkent State Transport University and RM Rail discussed conducting joint research, developing collaborative projects and examining advanced railcar manufacturing practices that could subsequently be incorporated into university teaching and technical training.

The cooperation reflects the increasing importance of industry-academia links as railway systems modernise and require specialised technical capabilities. For Uzbekistan, stronger connections between transport education and industrial companies could support the development of engineers and technicians with experience relevant to rolling stock production, maintenance and railway operations.

For the wider rail sector, the initiative highlights how workforce development is becoming an increasingly integrated part of railway industrial development. Partnerships between universities and manufacturers can provide a mechanism for transferring industrial knowledge into education while giving companies access to graduates trained against current technologies and operational requirements.

Source: Trend News Agency