I tried VIP Luxury Class on Uzbekistan's Super Fast Bullet Train...

Today, i'm taking you on a journey aboard the exclusive high-speed train in Central Asia, the Afrosiyob, operated by Uzbekistan Railways. We will go from the historic city of Samarkand to the capital of Uzbekistan, Tashkent. Join me for a look at the experience in the VIP class as we traverse the captivating Uzbek desert on this swift and modern train that is so close to being perfect if it wasn't for a few flaws.
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Train type: Talgo 250 HSR "Afrosiyob"
Route: Samarkand - Tashkent
Train: 765
Distance: 332 km
Journey time: 2h16m
Average speed: 146 km/h
Price: 202000 UZS or about 15 euro

[@baletio1627]

Thats is a spanish train from Talgo, renfe uses it as long distance train with the name of ALVIA, but it is not the fastes train of Talgo

[@ZRHTrainspotter]

Awesome video! Uzbekistan Railways are amazing!

[@johnalder6028]

Nice video! Yuletide greetings to you and your viewers from Port Saint Lucie , Florida !

[@Simon-Andersen]

Thanks John, greetings to you in Florida

[@this_is_interestingg]

Uzbekistan 🇺🇿 is buying high speed trains from Hyundai Rotem and connecting more cities with fast trains

[@markmbalagtas2230]

Beautiful ❤❤❤ I wish travel around the US is as affordable as in Europe 😢

[@IgorAndrade-z7f]

Uzebkistan is not Europe tho...

[@markmbalagtas2230]

@@IgorAndrade-z7f travel in Europe is still cheaper compared to America

[@kappa_tm1431]

...as in Asia😁

[@robertg6600]

Amazing train, thanks for your video about it! 🫶

[@nivardofloresperez1169]

Cool Ride, Talgo did it again 👍

[@rkschanel2182]

try the new fast train in Indonesia, dude 350km/h speed

[@Simon-Andersen]

Some time in the future! id love to come to indonesia

[@Mr.Pufferfish.]

I just rode the new plus bus yesterday

[@frankwang5775]

Great video, appreciate for your work

[@Kaloyan-trains]

How do you make these so good?

[@markmbalagtas2230]

He's the best ... He deserves a travel show in Netflix ❤

[@Kaloyan-trains]

@@markmbalagtas2230 agreed

[@vbfilipp]

The train that you are showing at 2:33 is “Sharq”, also quite fast, it takes around 3 hours from Samarkand to Tashkent with max speed of 160 kph. It seems like they took soviet cars and refurbished them with airline-style seats with 2+1 layout, which is quite comfortable. Also the restaurant car is much nicer compared to Afrosiab, since in Afrosiab you can only eat while standing at a bar, while at Sharq you can seat and order meals

[@johannessamuelsson6578]

Do you think the Talgo rattle will be an issue for the DSB carriages?

[@Simon-Andersen]

Hopefully not, but it should definitely be less noticeable as the Danish track is of much higher quality

[@avigdonable]

Good train, good service.

[@Bart-fd7ec]

How did you buy your ticket?

[@Bart-fd7ec]

I see ticket from Tashkent to Samarkanda cost 240000UZS for Economy.

[@Simon-Andersen]

Here eticket.railway.uz/en prices can vary based on demand

[@TRANSPORTEXCELLENCE2011]

Nice 😊

[@KriticsT]

Uzbek high speed rail is at 180 - 250 km/hr. And it's only between four major cities. India's bullet trains will be 350km/hr speed.