Direct passenger train services between Moscow and Dushanbe are set to return after more than six years as Russia and Tajikistan restore one of Central Asia’s longest international rail connections.

The route will officially restart operations from June 21, 2026, marking the first direct passenger services between the two capitals since the suspension introduced during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The restoration reflects growing demand for international rail connections across Eurasia as transport links continue recovering and expanding.

Train Services Resume After Six-Year Interruption

The route was suspended in March 2020 when international transport restrictions disrupted passenger rail operations across multiple countries.

According to railway officials, the service is returning following requests from Tajik railway authorities and coordination with neighboring countries through which the route operates.

The international service will initially operate once every two weeks.

The journey itself remains one of the longest passenger rail routes in the region, requiring almost four full days of travel.

Route Crosses Multiple Countries Across Central Asia

The train will operate through multiple countries including Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan and Russia before reaching Moscow.

Passengers traveling along the route will pass through numerous cities and regional hubs across Central Asia and southern Russia.

The route provides an important transport link connecting communities, migrant workers and travelers across a large geographic region.

Rail services between Central Asia and Russia remain important because they offer an alternative to air travel for long-distance international journeys.

Tickets Available Ahead Of Service Relaunch

The train will include both open-plan sleeper cars and private compartment accommodation depending on passenger preferences.

Tickets are expected to become available up to 45 days before departure dates.

According to the announced schedule, trains departing Dushanbe will leave on Sundays while return services from Moscow will begin several days later.

The reopening highlights continued recovery across international rail markets as operators gradually restore routes suspended during the pandemic period.