Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ)

Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) has accelerated the development of the Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor by securing a $590 million syndicated loan through a three-year agreement with two major international banks.

Banks in the UAE and Germany have allocated $605 million to the Trans-Kazakhstan Corridor, aiming to accelerate rail projects and reinforce Kazakhstan’s position as a crucial Eurasian transport link.

Liebherr delivered the first HVAC systems for Stadler passenger coaches in Kazakhstan, designed to operate in harsh deserts and withstand freezing temperatures as low as –50°C.

China is expanding its participation in developing the Middle Corridor to enhance Eurasian trade connectivity, focusing on key agreements that prioritize rail modernization, logistics upgrades, and digital solutions for faster freight operations.

Kazakhstan begins building a major transport and logistics hub in Kostanay to boost international trade and strengthen its role in global supply chains by creating modern infrastructure and increasing transit potential.

Kazakhstan supports a new railway project in Afghanistan to enhance connectivity and trade across Central and South Asia through the planned Towrgondi–Spin Boldak corridor.

Wabtec and KTZ are negotiating a long-term contract for locomotive and engine production in Kazakhstan. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The container terminal in Aktau port began operations in June 2025 and will handle up to 240,000 TEU annually, strengthening the transit potential of the TITR corridor.

China has signed a new cooperation memorandum with Kazakhstan to boost rail freight to Europe, aiming to streamline container transport through the Central Asia corridor.

Stadler has launched the production of passenger railcars in Kazakhstan and presented the first unit to the country’s president during his visit to the plant in Astana.

Hybrid locomotives from China’s CRRC have arrived in Kazakhstan, with an official acceptance ceremony held at the KTZ depot in Almaty.

Kazakhstan has launched preparations for the liberalization of freight rail transport to promote competition and establish transparent rules for infrastructure access.