Uzbekistan, October 2026 – Uzbekistan Railways has held technical discussions with representatives from Huawei and experts from China's Southwest Jiaotong University on potential solutions to modernise railway traffic management. The engagement forms part of ongoing efforts to accelerate railway digitalisation and advance previously established cooperation agreements covering train traffic management systems (TMS).
As part of the visit, the delegation inspected Chukursay and Nazarbek railway stations in Tashkent. Discussions covered existing station operations, current levels of digitalisation and the condition of the railway's Situation Centre. Participants also reviewed operational processes for managing train movements and examined potential technical solutions to upgrade existing management systems.
The proposed modernisation aims to strengthen the coordination of train movements across Uzbekistan's main railway lines. Digital traffic management systems could support more efficient operational planning, improve information exchange between railway facilities and provide better oversight of network activities. The discussions also provide an opportunity to assess how existing infrastructure can accommodate additional digital capabilities.
The engagement builds on earlier cooperation between Uzbekistan Railways and Huawei. In September 2025, the two organisations discussed cloud services, artificial intelligence applications and wider railway digital transformation. The involvement of Southwest Jiaotong University also introduces academic and technical expertise into discussions on railway systems and operational modernisation. However, no new implementation contract, investment value or deployment timeline was announced during the latest visit.
The initiative reflects Uzbekistan's broader Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy, which seeks to expand digital technologies across national infrastructure and transport systems. As railway networks become increasingly interconnected, the adoption of modern traffic management technologies is expected to play an important role in improving operational efficiency, network reliability and the long-term development of the country's rail transport sector.
Source: Telecompaper
Uzbekistan Railways and Huawei Explore Digital Train Traffic Management Systems
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Railway operators are increasingly adopting digital technologies to improve network coordination, operational visibility and traffic management across national rail systems. Uzbekistan Railways is exploring further cooperation with Huawei and Chinese railway experts to modernise train traffic management systems under the country's Digital Uzbekistan 2030 strategy.
