ABOUT THE LOCATION
The Dushanbe train station was built by the Sovet's in the early 1900's (can't find the axact date). Train transport in Tajikistan is still limited, with most trains headed for Moscow via Uzbekistan. The train is filled with Tajik migrant workers on their way to try their luck in Moscow. For non-CIS-passport holders, this train is not the best idea, since you will need a Russian visa, a Kazakh transit visa, a double-entry Uzbek visa, a Turkmen transit visa and a Tajik visa to complete this journey. But it sounds like fun! A less-used domestic line connects the southern cities of Qurghonteppa and Kulob, but we haven't found anyone who's taken this train yet. If YOU happen to try this route, let us know how it went!
Take a few moments to look around the enjoy the viewpoint. The train station sign saying Dushanbe (in cursive Cyrillic script) also makes a good photo.