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BENEFITS OF STANDARDIZING GLOBAL RAILWAY TERMINOLOGY IN

UZBEKISTAN'S RAILWAY SYSTEM

Author: Bekmurodova Sevara , Bekmurodov Jahongir
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Affiliation: Shahrisabz davlat pedagogika instituti
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15166668

ABSTRACT

Standardizing global railway terminology can boost Uzbekistan’s efficiency, safety, and
training. Adopting international definitions enhances operations and global integration. The
study identifies challenges from non-standardization and proposes strategies to overcome
barriers like cost and cultural resistance for successful implementation.

Keywords: Standardization, Global Terminology, Uzbekistan Railways, Operational Efficiency,
Safety Enhancement, Workforce Training, International Integration, Technological
Integration, Implementation Strategy, Economic Competitiveness.

INTRODUCTION
Railway systems are indispensable to modern economies, serving as arteries
for trade, mobility, and industrial growth (Patarchanov et al., 2021) (Koźlak, 2017). In
Uzbekistan, a landlocked nation strategically positioned at the crossroads of Central
Asia, the railway network is a cornerstone of economic development (Spechler, 2000)
(Artikbaev et al., 2013) (Uzakova et al., 2016). Spanning over 7,000 kilometers of track,
the state-owned Uzbekistan Railways (O’zbekiston Temir Yo’llari) connects domestic
regions while linking to international corridors like the Trans-Caspian International
Transport Route (TITR) and the China-Central Asia-West Asia Corridor. Despite its
critical role, the absence of standardized railway terminology presents persistent
challenges to operational efficiency, safety, and international collaboration (Rahimov
& Ruzmetov, 2018) (Djabbarov et al., 2018) (Uzakova et al., 2016).
Standardized terminology refers to the adoption of a unified set of terms and
definitions—often aligned with international benchmarks such as those set by the
International Union of Railways (UIC)—to describe railway equipment, processes, and
protocols (Johnson & Sager, 1980) (Yurdakul & Schnieder, 2015) (Nakhleh, 2015). For
Uzbekistan, modernizing its railway system to meet global standards is not merely a
technical upgrade but a strategic imperative as the country aims to deepen its role
in regional trade and logistics. This paper investigates the transformative potential of
adopting standardized global railway terminology in Uzbekistan, emphasizing its
benefits and outlining a roadmap for implementation.

CHALLENGES POSED BY NON-STANDARDIZED TERMINOLOGY
Standardizing railway terminology is crucial for ensuring effective
communication, safety, and operational efficiency across international rail networks.
Below is a chart summarizing the challenges associated with non-standardized 24
terminology, along with their descriptions and examples/impacts:

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