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CARGOUNIT Vectron locomotive hauling a container train in Germany

01.08.2026

Rail Freight Weekly Review: July 26–August 1, 2026

Freight wagons passing a grain elevator near Shu station in Kazakhstan

27.07.2026

KTZ Freight Volumes Reach 157.1m Tonnes in H1 2026

KTZ Floats $1 Billion Eurobond to Fund Massive Central Asian Rail Expansion

05.05.2026

KTZ Floats $1 Billion Eurobond to Fund Massive Central Asian Rail Expansion

CN grain haul record drives logistics efficiency

16.10.2023

“Kazakhstan Railways” declined applications to import 151 thousand tons of wheat from Russia

"Kazakhstan Railways" declined applications to import 151 thousand tons of wheat from Russia, this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply.
Losses are growing: Kazakhstan's cargo is on the border with China

16.10.2023

Kazakhstan has increased its exports to Russia

Over the first eight months of 2023, Kazakhstan has grown its exports of goods, this is reported by the railway transport news portal, Railway Supply.
Kazakhstan has banned the transit of wood-based products from Russia

14.10.2023

Kazakhstan has banned the transit of wood-based products from Russia due to sanctions

Russian wood processing enterprises have faced difficulties in delivering wood-based products (particle board, fiberboard, and plywood) to Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, as reported by the railway portal Railway Supply.
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 Supply To 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.