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Rail vehicle interior displayed at InnoTrans 2024 with two visitors inside the carriage.

14.08.2026

InnoTrans 2026 Shows How Train Interiors Are Being Designed for Maintenance

Rendering of a Western Sydney Airport metro train on elevated track near the airport.

07.08.2026

Western Sydney Airport Metro Train Makes Room for Luggage

Finland night train cabins from Luna Rail are designed for privacy and daytime use as Reissujuna plans a Helsinki–Lapland service.

02.08.2026

Finland Night Train Cabins Planned for Daytime Use

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.
Kazakhstan and Oman are strengthening their strategic partnership along the North–South Trade Route, seeking to boost cargo flow and economic ties between Asia and the Middle East

31.05.2025

Kazakhstan and Oman Boost Ties Along North–South Trade Route

Kazakhstan and Oman are strengthening their strategic partnership along the North–South Trade Route, seeking to boost cargo flow and economic ties between Asia and the Middle East.
Alstom has launched the construction of a new service center in Astana as part of an investment agreement signed with the government of Kazakhstan in 2023.

30.05.2025

Alstom Launches New Service Center in Astana

Alstom has launched the construction of a new service center in Astana as part of an investment agreement signed with the government of Kazakhstan in 2023.
A new plant for rail casting will be built in Atyrau, based on a five-month design contract between Texol Steel Technology and China’s Hubei Group

27.05.2025

A new plant for rail casting will be built in Atyrau

A new plant for rail casting will be built in Atyrau, based on a five-month design contract between Texol Steel Technology and China’s Hubei Group.
Astana receives first trains for LRT — two units have arrived from China, delivered by CRRC Tangshan as part of a major urban transport project in the capital of Kazakhstan

26.05.2025

Astana Receives First Trains from China for LRT

Astana greets initial LRT trains Two vehicles for the LRT in Astana have been delivered from China for Kazakhstan capital’s large urban transport project.
CRRC Ziyang has completed production of the hybrid CKD6H model for Kazakhstan — a modern shunting locomotive tailored to harsh climates and environmental demands.

22.05.2025

CRRC Unveils New Shunting Locomotive for Kazakhstan

CRRC Ziyang has completed production of the hybrid CKD6H model for Kazakhstan — a modern shunting locomotive tailored to harsh climates and environmental demands.
Chinese investors and Kazakh authorities agreed to build a logistics park in the Abai Region, signing deals worth $1.5 billion at the Great Altai conference

21.05.2025

China to Invest in Logistics Park in Kazakhstan’s Abai Region

Chinese investors and Kazakh authorities agreed to build a logistics park in the Abai Region, signing deals worth $1. 5 billion at the Great Altai conference.
Container transit from China to Europe via Iran received support from six countries that agreed on tariffs and delivery times for the international route.

19.05.2025

Container Transit Through Iran Becomes New Route to Europe

Container transit from China to Europe via Iran received support from six countries that agreed on tariffs and delivery times for the international route.
The first mainline electric locomotive made in China has arrived in Kazakhstan from CRRC and will soon undergo mandatory certification tests

13.05.2025

China Delivers First Mainline Electric Locomotive CEA1 to Kazakhstan

The first mainline electric locomotive made in China has arrived in Kazakhstan from CRRC and will soon undergo mandatory certification tests.
Container shipments from China to Central Asian countries rose by 104% year-over-year in January–April 2025, totaling 144 trainloads

12.05.2025

Container Shipments from China to Central Asia Surge by 104%

Container shipments from China to Central Asian countries rose by 104% year-over-year in January–April 2025, totaling 144 trainloads.