According to information from the state enterprise, the memorandum implies joint efforts to improve the quality of passenger transportation and expand the use of railway infrastructure to create new tourist routes. Meeting participants noted that railway tourism is showing steady growth.
Photo by "Kyrgyz Temir Zholu"
As a result of the rolling stock update, luxury, VIP, and "VIP-compartment" cars have been introduced, which has increased interest among passengers. In 2025, the Bishkek — Balakchy route served 116,122 clients, which is 131% more compared to the previous year.
From 2022 to 2025, Kyrgyzstan received 27 tourist trains from various regions, including Europe, America, and Asia.
Company representatives reported plans for further modernization of the carriages, improving service levels, and digitalization. Tickets are now available for purchase through the website ticket.railway.kg and the mobile app railway.kg.
