BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 25. Turkmenistan has
approved the construction of modern railway station buildings in
three regions.
This was reflected in a press release issued by the press
service of the Turkmen government following a Cabinet meeting
chaired by President Serdar Berdimuhamedov.
Deputy Chairman of the Cabinet Batyr Annayev reported on
measures to modernize the railway sector, noting that the
construction of modern station buildings is envisaged under the
country's socio-economic development program.
According to the press service, the initiative is expected to
improve the efficiency of railway operations and create better
working conditions for employees in the sector.
"Approving the proposals on the construction of modern railway
station buildings in the Akhal, Balkan and Mary regions, the head
of state instructed the deputy prime minister to carry out the
necessary work," the government said.
The project forms part of Turkmenistan's broader program to
upgrade transport infrastructure as the country seeks to strengthen
its role in regional freight and passenger connectivity.
Meanwhile, railway modernization has become one of the key
elements of Turkmenistan's transport strategy in recent years. The
country continues investing in rail infrastructure alongside the
development of international transport corridors linking Central
Asia with the Caspian region, the Persian Gulf and South Asia.
Modernization efforts have included upgrades to railway facilities,
logistics infrastructure and border transport hubs aimed at
increasing transit capacity and improving operational
efficiency.
At the same time, transport remains one of the fastest-growing
sectors of Turkmenistan's economy. According to official data, the
transport and communications sector expanded by 10.4% in the first
half of 2026, while freight transportation increased by 3.7%
year-on-year, reflecting the country's continued focus on expanding
regional connectivity and transit services.
