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Tuesday, May 31, 2011

Steppe Magazine - images of the Tashkent metro

The latest edition of Steppe Magazine has a marvellous article Notes from Underground: The Tashkent Metro.

The havoc inflicted on the Uzbek capital by a devastating earthquake in 1966, also opened the way for Soviet planners to endow the city with an outstanding transport system. Some of the stations are gems: each has its own theme, reflected in its architecture and art work. Uzbek Journeys tours include a roam around the best stations.

If you're interested in Central Asia, a subscription to Steppe is a must.

Update 8 February 2018: It is now possible to photograph within the Tashkent metro system.

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Tashkent's Open Air Railway Museum
Travelling by Rail in Uzbekistan
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