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Locomotive production in Kazakhstan down 20.5%

23.12.2025

Locomotive production in Kazakhstan: 62 in Jan–Nov 2025

Infrastructure Design Bureau at KTZ — functions

22.12.2025

Infrastructure Design Bureau: KTZ’s key tasks

Freight wagon surplus in Kazakhstan: Kaztemirtrans pauses orders

08.12.2025

Freight wagon surplus in Kazakhstan: pause in purchases

Development of the Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor

01.08.2025

Development of the Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor Accelerates

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 Support Trans-Kazakhstan Corridor with $605 Million

27.07.2025

Major Banks Invest in Trans-Kazakhstan Corridor Development Projects

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 Ships First HVAC Systems to Kazakhstan

24.07.2025

Liebherr Delivers First HVAC Systems for Stadler Coaches

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 Strengthens Middle Corridor Cooperation for Growth

22.07.2025

China Expands Role in Middle Corridor Development and Trade

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 Builds New Transport and Logistics Hub

19.07.2025

Kazakhstan Launches Major Logistics Hub Project in Kostanay Region

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 New Railway Corridor to Boost Regional Trade

15.07.2025

Kazakhstan Supports New Railway Corridor to Boost Regional Trade

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

27.06.2025

Wabtec Expands Partnership with KTZ in Kazakhstan

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

25.06.2025

Container Terminal Launched in Aktau Port to Support TITR

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

22.06.2025

China Expands Rail Freight to Europe via Kazakhstan 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.

20.06.2025

Stadler Begins Production of Passenger Railcars for Kazakhstan

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. The delivery is part of a 200-unit contract for mainline and shunting locomotives

13.06.2025

Hybrid locomotives from CRRC arrive in Kazakhstan

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

09.06.2025

Kazakhstan Reforms the Freight Rail Transport Market

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