The China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway enters a key construction phase; 2026 becomes the year of logistics transformation for Kyrgyzstan
2026-05-29
In 2026, the construction of the China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan railway (Kashgar–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan) entered the decisive stage, with completion expected by the end of 2027. Once operational, transportation time between China and Kyrgyzstan will be reduced by 50% and costs will be reduced by 30%, which will fundamentally change the situation in which Kyrgyzstan is solely dependent on road transport. In the field of road transport, the Irkeshtam border crossing has completed intelligent modernization, inspection efficiency has increased by 40%; The Torugart border crossing has strengthened measures to ensure cross-country ability in winter, and the productivity of freight vehicles has increased by 25%. In April 2026, the transport departments of China and Kyrgyzstan held negotiations on expanding the road network, optimizing permitting procedures for the transportation of oversized cargo, and promoting accession to Chinese-Russian-Mongolian cooperation in the field of road transportation. Kyrgyzstan has created a control warehouse in Wuqia County (Xinjiang) with an annual capacity of more than 1 million tons, equipped with a cold chain and a quarantine laboratory, which can reduce customs clearance of agricultural products to several hours.
