Newly Introduced Compartment Car with Facilities for Disabled Passengers

“Uzbekistan Temir Yollari” has unveiled an updated compartment car with accommodations for disabled passengers, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

The car, model 61-931, was manufactured by the Tashkent Plant for the Construction and Repair of Passenger Cars (TVSRZ), which is part of Uzbekistan’s national carrier.

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The client for this project is the Kazakhstani passenger company “Aray Trans KZ.”

The rolling stock is equipped with special lift platforms for boarding/disembarking passengers with limited mobility and features 26 sleeping berths.

The production of the 61-931 cars was launched by TVSRZ in 2019. The car interior is divided into standard compartments and compartments designed for passengers with limited mobility.

The latter include an additional restroom, expanded sliding doors, and increased width. These compartments are designed for two passengers and include seating for an accompanying person, a chair, and a dedicated space for a wheelchair.

The lower bunk can be adjusted to different positions: lying down, semi-reclined, and sitting.

Photo: “Uzbekistan Temir Yollari”

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