Tashkent Metro
Toshkent (City)
The Tashkent Metro is the rapid transit system serving Tashkent, the capital city of Uzbekistan. Opened in 1977, it was the seventh metro system built in the former Soviet Union and the first in Central Asia. The network currently comprises four lines covering over 70 kilometers and serving 50 stations. Each station is uniquely designed around a specific theme, often reflected in its name, showcasing artistic and cultural motifs. The metro was built with advanced engineering to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 9.0, a crucial feature following the devastating 1966 earthquake in Tashkent. The network includes the Chilonzor, Oʻzbekiston, Yunusobod, and Circle lines, with ongoing expansions such as the Circle line extensions to improve connectivity. The metro serves approximately 785,000 passengers daily, making it a vital transport artery for the city. Its combination of functional infrastructure and architectural beauty makes it both a practical transit system and a tourist attraction.
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Astuce: Visitors should consider traveling outside peak hours to enjoy the metro's unique station designs with less crowding. Purchasing tickets in advance or using metro cards can ease access. The best time to visit is during weekdays mid-morning or early afternoon. Some stations feature artistic elements worth photographing, so allow extra time for exploration. Discounts may be available for students and seniors; check local sources for details.
Faits intéressants
- •Tashkent Metro was the first metro system in Central Asia and the seventh in the former Soviet Union.
- •The metro stations are artistically themed, reflecting cultural and historical motifs unique to Uzbekistan.
- •Its tunnels and structures are engineered to withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 9.0 on the Richter scale.
- •The Circle Line includes an elevated section running 6 meters above ground on overpasses.
- •In 2025, the metro served approximately 286.8 million passengers, averaging 785,000 daily.
Histoire
Planning for the Tashkent Metro began in 1968, two years after a major earthquake struck the city in 1966.
Construction of the first Chilonzor line started in 1972, opening in 1977 with nine stations.
The system expanded with the addition of the Oʻzbekiston Line in 1984 and the Yunusobod Line in 2001.
The Circle Line, a significant recent addition, began construction in 2017, with its first section opening in 2020.
Extensions and new stations continue to be developed to meet growing urban transit demands.
Guide du lieu
Chilonzor Line1977
The first metro line, opened in 1977, featuring 17 stations over 23.7 km. It includes notable metro bridges and was extended southwards in 2020.
Oʻzbekiston Line1984
Opened in 1984, this line crosses Tashkent diagonally from northwest to southeast and serves 11 stations over 14.3 km.
Yunusobod Line2001
Opened in 2001, this line connects northern districts with the south, featuring 8 underground stations over 10.5 km.
Circle Line2020
A modern line under construction since 2017, designed to encircle the city with 35 stations planned over 52.1 km, including elevated sections.