Amir Temur Xiyoboni (Tashkent Metro)

Amir Temur Xiyoboni (“Amir Timur Avenue”; Formerly “October Revolution” until 1992) is a station of the Tashkent Metro on Chilonzor Line which was opened on 6 November 1977. It is a transfer station to Yunus Rajabiy, Yunusobod Line. Named by the square of Amir Timur.

Amir Temur Xiyoboni
Tashkent Metro
Location	Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Coordinates	41.312164°N 69.28145°E / 41.312164; 69.28145
Platforms	island platform
Tracks	2
History
Opened	6 November 1977
Previous names	Oktyabrinkilobi (Oktyabrskoy Revolutsii) (1977–1992), Markaziy Xiyoboni (1992–1993)
Services
Preceding station   Tashkent Metro   Following station Hamid Olimjon toward Buyuk Ipak Yoli Chilonzor Line Mustaqilliq Maidoni toward Olmazar Abdulla Qodirii toward Habib Abdullayev Yunusobod Line Transfer at: Yunus Rajabiy Ming Orik Terminus

Prior to May 1, 1992 the station was called "October inkilobi" ( "October Revolution"), then it was renamed "Markaziy xiyoboni" ( "Central Square"). The modern name of the station received August 1, 1993.

Column-type station with two underground vestibules, combined with pedestrian subways. Put into operation 6 November 1977 as part of the first section Chilanzar line.

In the design and construction of the station used precast concrete. Floor slabs are hidden behind a false ceiling, lighting fixtures installed in the girders - the beams. Facing the station is made columns Nuratau white marble, the walls of the tunnel track - Gazgan reddish marble. Paul station granite gray and black.

Earlier, on the walls of the track tunnel had panels of hammered copper made by sculptors V. Lunev and L. Ryabtsev. But probably because of the subject matter Pano (revolutionary theme) after independence they were dismantled.

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