KORAIL Steps Up Push Into Tajikistan Rail Market With Dushanbe Urban Rail Project
KORAIL is stepping up efforts to enter Tajikistan’s railway market, building on its work on a proposed urban rail system in the capital Dushanbe.KORAIL said Tuesday that it signed a memorandum of understanding with Tajik Railway during the 2026 Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference, or GICC,
KORAIL, a Korean railway operator, is intensifying its efforts to enter Tajikistan's railway market, focusing on the proposed urban rail system in the capital, Dushanbe. On Tuesday, KORAIL signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Tajik Railway during the 2026 Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference (GICC) in Seoul. This agreement aims to strengthen cooperation between the two railway operators and lay the groundwork for future projects related to the Dushanbe urban rail project.
The MOU follows KORAIL's participation in a preliminary feasibility study for the Dushanbe urban rail system, which was conducted from 2025 through July of this year. The feasibility study was carried out in collaboration with senior transportation officials and Tajik Railway.
The Dushanbe urban rail project is being undertaken to alleviate traffic congestion, enhance public transportation, and boost the competitiveness of the capital. By securing an early role in the railway infrastructure development, KORAIL aims to establish a stronger foothold in Tajikistan's railway modernization efforts.
Under the MOU, KORAIL and Tajik Railway will explore cooperation in various areas, such as the construction of the Dushanbe urban railway, workforce development, operations, maintenance, technical exchanges, maintenance technologies, and information technology. KORAIL plans to prioritize its involvement in the project's basic and detailed design phases.
Additionally, the partnership will focus on developing local railway expertise, with Tajik Railway planning to establish a training center for railway professionals and considering technical consulting cooperation with KORAIL.
Kim Tae-seung, president of KORAIL, emphasized the significance of the agreement, stating that it formalizes the trust built through cooperation on the Dushanbe project. He expressed KORAIL's commitment to supporting Tajikistan's railway modernization while expanding its presence in the Central Asian railway market. KORAIL plans to collaborate with Tajik Railway on specific projects, including follow-up work on the Dushanbe urban rail system and initiatives to strengthen local railway capabilities.
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