The Asian Development Bank is helping Uzbekistan electrify a railway linking the cities of Pap, Namangan and Andijan. The upgrade will improve the safety and reliability of rail travel and connect major cities in the Fergana Valley, home to a third of the country's population, with the capital Tashkent. It will also boost regional trade, as the railway is part of a CAREC economic corridor route.
| Project Name | Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 2 (Pap-Namangan-Andijan) Railway Electrification Project | ||||
| Project Number | 48025-003 | ||||
| Country | Uzbekistan |
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| Project Status | Active | ||||
| Project Type / Modality of Assistance | Loan |
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| Strategic Agendas | Environmentally sustainable growth Inclusive economic growth Regional integration |
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| Drivers of Change | Gender Equity and Mainstreaming Knowledge solutions |
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| Sector / Subsector | Transport / Rail transport (non-urban) |
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| Gender Equity and Mainstreaming | Some gender elements | ||||
| Description | The Government of Uzbekistan (the government) has requested Asian Development Bank (ADB) assistance for the electrification of the railway line from Pap to Namangan to Andijan. The project will electrify the missing 145.1 kilometers (km) of non-electrified track between Pap station to Andijan 1 Station, linking major cities in the populous Fergana Valley with Tashkent. This will facilitate direct and efficient operation of both freight and passenger train services and thereby promote economic and social development of the Fergana Valley. | ||||
| Project Rationale and Linkage to Country/Regional Strategy | With 33 million people, Uzbekistan is the most populous country in Central Asia. Being a double landlocked country, transport plays an important role in sustaining its socioeconomic development. The project targets the Fergana Valley, which is home to nearly one-third of the country's population. The valley holds vast industrial and agricultural potential which remains to be fully tapped. Poor transport connectivity is one of the obstacles to the development of the Fergana Valley. Rail transport has a unique competitive advantage over road transport for moving commodities and goods in bulk over long distances. The 4,669 km Uzbekistan rail network carries about 60 million tons of freight and 15 million passengers annually. Uzbekistan has continued to modernize its railway infrastructure. Since its founding in 1994, O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari (UTY), the vertically integrated public railway company, has gradually implemented a holistic railway modernization program, including the completion of a unified rail network, electrification and modernization of existing lines, and improvement of rolling stock. Despite these efforts, the railways still face long transport times, inadequate service quality, and high operating costs, because of aged or inadequate infrastructure, operational inefficiencies, competition from road transport, and an insufficient number of locomotives. This results in lost economic opportunities, suboptimal regional trade, and negative environmental impacts. The project tackles this core problem by accelerating investment in critical railway infrastructure, namely, the electrification of non-electrified tracks in the densely populated Fergana Valley. The project will increase the mobility of goods and people in the Fergana Valley, improve environmental and safety performance of railways, and accelerate regional connectivity. As of 2016, rail operations on the Pap-Namangan-Andijan line are limited to two passenger trains and three freight trains per day. The project will allow reliable, more frequent, and higher-speed connections between the major cities and towns in the Fergana Valley. Switching from diesel to electric traction will reduce the amount of noise, vibration, and air pollution from each train. By increasing the capacity and attractiveness of rail travel, the project will help shift transport away from roads and reduce local pollutants and greenhouse gases. The project will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10,000 tons per year. Operational safety in the Fergana Valley will be improved through a dedicated project component on railway safety. The project supports the development of the Fergana Valley-Tashkent Economic Corridor. The completion of the Pap-Angren line in mid-2016 allowed for the first time a continuous, electrified railway link between the Fergana Valley and Tashkent. The project will extend the electrified network to major cities and towns in the Fergana Valley. Travel time from Namangan to Tashkent will be cut from the current 5 hours by road to about 3 hours by rail, enabling better access to employment opportunities in Tashkent. Also, businesses headquartered in Tashkent will be able to move more of its activities to the Fergana Valley. The project railway is part of CAREC Corridor 2, linking Uzbekistan to the People's Republic of China to the east and Europe to the west. The project railway forms a central link on CAREC designated rail corridors 202 and 203. |
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| Impact | Stimulated economic growth in the Fergana Valley Increased regional trade along CAREC Corridor 2 |
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| Project Outcome | |
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| Description of Outcome | Level of passenger and freight service on the Pap-Namangan-Andijan railway line improved |
| Progress Toward Outcome | On 23-27 September 2019, a midterm review of the loan was conducted. The project is broadly on track to meeting the targets at impact, outcome output and activity levels. Activity milestones are being delayed by 1-3 quarters, but output targets are likely to be met on time. To date, all contracts were awarded. Work is progressing for achievements of outputs as envisaged. |
| Implementation Progress | |
| Description of Project Outputs | Railway infrastructure along the Pap-Namangan-Andijan line upgraded Safety of railway operations improved |
| Status of Implementation Progress (Outputs, Activities, and Issues) | Output 1: On track to exceeding target. All originally-conceived contracts have been awarded by 7 January 2019 and work is now being accelerated toward completion. In addition, the EA has opted to use loan savings to procure additional equipment and machinery, and 2 contracts were signed in August 2019 to this end. Achievement of targets to be assessed upon completion. Output 2: Being progressed. This is in the TOR of the engineering and construction supervision consultant (Italferr) to assist in the institutional strengthening of UTY by conducting an assessment of the existing and anticipated safety situation to the general public including children, supporting the development of practical countermeasures, and training of staff to plan future railway developments in the safest manner. The railway safety expert has mobilized and is progressing with the work. Achievement of targets to be assessed upon completion. |
| Geographical Location | Nation-wide, Andijan, Namangan, Pop-Nalivnoy |
| Safeguard Categories | |
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| Environment | B |
| Involuntary Resettlement | B |
| Indigenous Peoples | C |
| Summary of Environmental and Social Aspects | |
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| Environmental Aspects | Net environmental impacts are envisaged to be positive, as the electrification will reduce local air pollution from diesel locomotives. UTY prepared an initial environmental examination (IEE) for the entire project scope, which includes three environmental management plans: one to cover the electrification of the railway line, a second to cover the external power supply transmission line, and a third to cover the traction substations. |
| Involuntary Resettlement | Construction and installation activities to be undertaken between 5.2km east of Pap station to Andijan 1 Station are mainly within UTY's existing railway right-of-way between, but some land will be acquired. UTY, supported by technical assistance consultants, prepared a draft LARP that adequately addresses the impacts for mitigation. This was translated into four implementable LARPs; LARP 1 to cover the electrification of the railway line (finalized and fully implemented), LARP 2.1 to cover the external power supply transmission line for Raustan (finalized and being implemented), LARP 2.2 to cover the external power supply transmission line for Hakkulabad (finalized and fully implemented),and LARP 3 to cover the traction substations (finalized and fully implemented). |
| Indigenous Peoples | The country in general, and the project area in particular, does not have indigenous peoples' communities as defined in ADB's Safeguard Policy Statement for operational purposes. |
| Stakeholder Communication, Participation, and Consultation | |
| During Project Design | Due consultations have been conducted with relevant stakeholders. Apart from the direct beneficiaries of the project, O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari (UTY) will be the main stakeholder as the executing agency, in association with the state-owned power utility company Uzbekenergo. The Ministry of Finance, State Committee on Investment, National Agency for Project Management, State Committee of Land Resources, Geodesy, Cartography and State Cadastre and other authorities of the Government of Uzbekistan will support the design and implementation of the project.The Womens' Committee of Uzbekistan, local hkokimiyats/authorities, and the local population living in the project area will be consulted through meetings and briefings, during the project design. Such consultations will particularly be important for those households that may directly be affected by involuntary land acquisition and resettlement. |
| During Project Implementation | Relevant stakeholders will continue to be consulted during project implementation. In particular, stakeholder consultation workshops are continuously being undertaken in the project area to ensure full understanding of ADB's land acquisition and resettlement procedures. |
| Business Opportunities | |
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| Consulting Services | An international consulting firm will be recruited to assist in bidding evaluation, supervise all related work including systems integration, and support UTY in improvement of multimodal logistics. |
| Procurement | Contractors will be engaged through Plant and Goods contracts, which will be tendered under international competitive bidding. Bidding documents will be prepared by UTY, supported by project preparatory technical assistance (PPTA) consultants. |
| Responsible ADB Officer | Murodov, Khurshidbek |
| Responsible ADB Department | Central and West Asia Department |
| Responsible ADB Division | Uzbekistan Resident Mission |
| Executing Agencies |
O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari Mr. S. A. Irgashev [email protected] 7 Taras Shevochenko St. Tashkent 70060 Uzbekistan |
| Timetable | |
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| Concept Clearance | 12 Aug 2016 |
| Fact Finding | 21 Nov 2016 to 30 Nov 2016 |
| MRM | 16 Feb 2017 |
| Approval | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Last Review Mission | - |
| Last PDS Update | 22 Oct 2020 |
Loan 3527-UZB
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| Approval | Signing Date | Effectivity Date | Closing | ||
| Original | Revised | Actual | |||
| 21 Apr 2017 | 08 Nov 2017 | 29 Nov 2017 | 31 Dec 2021 | - | - |
| Financing Plan | Loan Utilization | ||||
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| Total (Amount in US$ million) | Date | ADB | Others | Net Percentage | |
| Project Cost | 177.45 | Cumulative Contract Awards | |||
| ADB | 80.00 | 21 Apr 2017 | 79.98 | 0.00 | 100% |
| Counterpart | 97.45 | Cumulative Disbursements | |||
| Cofinancing | 0.00 | 21 Apr 2017 | 75.67 | 0.00 | 95% |
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ADB Approves $80 Million for Uzbekistan Railway Electrification
ADB has approved an $80 million loan for the electrification of 145 kilometers (km) of railway in Uzbekistan, linking the cities of Pap, Namangan, and Andijan.
Tenders
Contracts Awarded
| Contract Title | Approval Number | Contract Date | Contractor | Contractor Address | Executing Agency | Contract Description | Total Contract Amount (US$) | Contract Amount Financed by ADB (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PO5:LOT 2 RAILWAY CAR/RAILWAY MOTOR CAR FOR CONTACT SYSTEM MAINTENANCE | Loan 3527 | 12 Sep 2019 | GEISMAR S.A.S | 113 BIS, AVENUE FRANCE DE GAULLE, 92200 NEUILLY-SUR-SEINE, FRANCE FRANCE | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | SUPPLY OF GOODS | 1,532,910.34 | 1,516,814.50 |
| P05:LOT1 TRACK LEVELING,TAMPING & LINING MACH | Loan 3527 | 15 Aug 2019 | CONSORT INFRATRADE SCSP & PLASSER SVC KAZ | 20 ROUTE D'ECHTERNACH L-1453, LUXEMBOURG LUXEMBOURG | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | SUPPLY OF GOODS | 7,548,677.87 | 7,462,318.04 |
| P06:SUPPLY OF EQUIP & MATLS FOR CONTACT SYSTEM | Loan 3527 | 25 Jul 2019 | CHINA RAILWAY ELEC ENG GROUP CO. LTD. | NO.139 FENGTAILUKOU FENGTAI DISTRICT 100036 BEIJING CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | SUPPLY OF GOODS | 1,759,127.00 | 1,759,127.00 |
| P01 LOT 2: DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF SIGNALING AND TELECOM SYSTEMS | Loan 3527 | 18 Jan 2019 | TEMIRZHOL ZHONDEU LLP | 10, D. KONAEV STR. 01000 ASTANA KAZAKHSTAN | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | CONSTRUCTION | 24,822,000.00 | 24,822,000.00 |
| P01 LOT 1: DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF TRACTION SUBSTATIONS, SECTION POSTS, CA TENARY SYSTEMS | Loan 3527 | 18 Jan 2019 | O'ZELECTROAPPARAT-ELECTROSHIELD | 100105, TALLIMARJON STREET, 1 TASHKENT UZBEKISTAN, REP. OF | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | CONSTRUCTION | 8,025,519.00 | 8,025,519.00 |
| P02 - SUPLY OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM | Loan 3527 | 18 Jan 2019 | O'ZELEKTROAPPARAT-ELECTROSHIELD | 1 ST. TALLIMARJON STREET, 100105 TASHKENT UZBEKISTAN, REP. OF | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | SUPPLY OF GOODS | 3,607,660.32 | 3,607,660.32 |
| P01 LOT 3: DESIGN, SUPPLY, INSTALLATION AND COMMISSIONING OF SCADA | Loan 3527 | 18 Jan 2019 | CNTIC - EEB CONSORTIUM | JIULING BUILDING, NO. 21 XISANHUANBEILU HAIDIAN DISTRICT, BEIJING CHINA,PEOPLE'SREP.OF | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | CONSTRUCTION | 2,524,683.81 | 2,524,683.81 |
| P04: CONTACT SUPPLY OF EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS FOR EXTERNAL POWER SUPPLY SYSTEM | Loan 3527 | 22 Jan 2018 | BINOKOR TEMIR-BETON SERVIS JV LLC | 95 A,A. TEMUR AVE.,YUNUSABAD DISTRICT, TASHKENT UZBEKISTAN, REP. OF | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | SUPPLY OF GOODS | 18,702,650.00 | 18,702,650.00 |
| SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF VARIOUS RAILWAY MAINTENANCE MACHINERY FOR OVERHEAD CATENARY SYSTEM, SIGNALING AND TELECOMMUNICATION | Loan 3527 | 05 Dec 2017 | SOCIETE DES ANCIENS ETABLISSEMENTS L. GEISMAR | 113 BIS, AVENUE CHARLES DE GAULLE 92200, NEUILLY SUR SEINE FRANCE | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | SUPPLY OF GOODS | 4,028,933.00 | 4,028,933.00 |
| ENGINEERING AND WORKS SUPERVISION | Loan 3527 | 05 Dec 2017 | JV ITALFERR S.P.A. AND TECNIC CONSULTING | VIA V. G. GALATI 71 - 00155 ROMA ITALY | O'zbekiston Temir Yo'llari | 3,498,600.00 | 3,498,600.00 |
Procurement Plan
| Title | Document Type | Document Date |
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| Central Asia Regional Economic Cooperation Corridor 2 (Pap-Namangan-Andijan) Railway Electrification Project: Procurement Plan | Procurement Plans | Oct 2019 |