Chinese-built CR200J high-speed train spotted on Tashkent-Andijan rail line
Footage of a Chinese-built CR200J passenger train apparently tested for the Tashkent-Andijan railway emerged on social media. Authorities have yet to confirm whether it has entered regular commercial service.
The video, posted by Instagram channel Vodiybozor, shows a high-speed train standing on tracks at Andijan railway station. The interior appears untidied, with seats still in factory packaging, indicating that the train is not yet ready for service.
The lead car’s sign reads «CR200J», indicating that it is a member of China’s Fuxing train family. Unlike China’s fastest high-speed trains, the CR200J series is designed for conventional intercity operation at speeds of up to 160 km/h, placing it somewhere between traditional locomotive-hauled services and full high-speed rail.
Uzbekistan Railways currently operates several passenger services between Tashkent and Andijan, including the daily 730F service, which takes just over six hours.
What do we know about CR200J trains
The train seen on the Tashkent-Andijan line appears to match an Uzbekistan-specific version of China’s CR200J.
According to China’s rolling-stock database, China-EMU, two sets of Uzbekistan-specific CR200Js were produced in 2026. The source said that the trains allegedly use a six-car formation, are built for Uzbekistan’s 1,520mm-gauge network and have a design speed of 160km/h, with modifications supporting low station platforms.
The project also fits Uzbekistan Railways’ broader procurement plans. The company published a tender in 2025 for 20 electric trains capable of 160 km/h, along with maintenance equipment, training and financing.
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However, there is still no public statement from Uzbekistan Railways confirming that the CR200J seen in the footage has completed commissioning or entered permanent scheduled passenger service.
Uzbekistan’s railway fleet upgrades
The Tashkent-Andijan corridor is especially significant because it crosses the mountainous Kamchik Pass and connects the capital to the densely populated Fergana Valley. Uzbekistan Railroads’ current timetable lists several direct Tashkent-Andijan and Andijan-Tashkent services, with typical journey times of six to seven hours.
Uzbekistan has also ordered Hyundai Rotem high-speed trains as part of a larger modernisation programme, with officials previously naming the Tashkent-Andijan corridor as one of the routes to receive newer rolling stock.
Last week, Tashkent metro officials visited a CRRC facility and were shown a variety of vehicles and equipment made by the Chinese company.
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