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The plan for railway freight transportation to Central Asia

12.10.2023

The plan for railway freight transportation to Central Asia and Afghanistan via Saragash has only been fulfilled by 50%

"Kazakhstan Railways" had planned to send over 1. 9 million tons of goods through the Saragash junction to the countries of Central Asia and Afghanistan by October 2023, including 670,000 tons of grain, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
KTZ locomotive

06.10.2023

Kazakhstan aims to increase cargo transit to 35 million tons by 2030

By 2030, the volume of cargo transit through Kazakhstan's territory is expected to reach 35 million tons per year. This goal is outlined in the approved Concept for the Development of the country's transportation and logistics potential, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.

05.10.2023

Over the course of a year, container rail transit through Kazakhstan increased by 26%

During the first eight months of 2023, the freight turnover in transit via Kazakhstan's railways reached 35. 8 billion tonne-kilometers, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
The EU supports the expansion of railway connections with Central Asia

03.10.2023

The EU supports the expansion of railway connections with Central Asia

Germany is considering EU financing to enhance railway connections with Central Asia, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Losses are growing: Kazakhstan's cargo is on the border with China

28.09.2023

Railway Independence in Central Asia

The Central Asian region is undergoing a railway revolution, with Kazakhstan leading the efforts, utilizing railways to achieve political independence, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply, citing railway-technology.
Newly Introduced Compartment Car with Facilities for Disabled Passengers.

27.09.2023

Newly Introduced Compartment Car with Facilities for Disabled Passengers

"Uzbekistan Temir Yollari" has unveiled an updated compartment car with accommodations for disabled passengers, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
KTZ

26.09.2023

KTZ to purchase 108,000 tons of rails for the expansion of the Dostyk-Moyinti section

KTZ to purchase 108,000 tons of rails for the expansion of the Dostyk-Moyinti section, as reported by the railway portal Railway SupplyTo construct additional tracks on the Dostyk-Moyinti section, JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" will procure 108,000 tons of rails, over 1,500,000 sets of concrete sleepers, and rail fastenings.
agreement to purchase locomotives

23.09.2023

KTZ has entered into an agreement to purchase locomotives from Wabtec

In the United States, a framework agreement for collaboration has been signed between Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) and Wabtec Corporation, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
New Chairman of the Board of Directors Appointed at Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).

12.09.2023

New Chairman of the Board of Directors Appointed at Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ)

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) has a new Chairman of the Board of Directors, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Qilu China Europe trains

11.09.2023

China Opens New Consolidation Center in Kazakhstan

China has commenced operations at a new terminal located in Almaty, Kazakhstan, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
Export of a Batch of Hopper Cars

08.09.2023

Export of a Batch of Hopper Cars to Kazakhstan

The Uzbekistan Foundry and Mechanical Plant (LFM), which is part of the national railway company "Uzbekiston temir yo'llari," has announced the shipment of a batch of railway wagons to Kazakhstan.
The Average Age of KTZ Passenger Wagon Fleet Decreases.

07.09.2023

The average age of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy’s (KTZ) passenger wagon fleet has decreased.

From 2010 to 2022, the average age of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy's (KTZ) passenger wagon fleet decreased from 73% to 46%, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.