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Frecciarossa 1000 high-speed train at Paris Gare de Lyon

20.08.2026

Australia Wants Proven High-Speed Trains, Not New Ones

Eurostar e300 train under overhead wires in Brussels

18.08.2026

Eurostar Retrofits 1990s Trains While Waiting for Its New Fleet

Conceptual rendering of a Virgin Trains high-speed service at London St Pancras

18.08.2026

Virgin Clears Another Hurdle in Eurostar Challenge

The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan has initiated negotiations to sign a contract for the purchase of 205 six-axle KZ6A electric locomotives

28.04.2025

Kazakhstan Plans to Purchase 205 KZ6A Electric Locomotives from Alstom

The Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan has initiated negotiations to sign a contract for the purchase of 205 six-axle KZ6A electric locomotives.
The locomotive fleet of KTZ consists of 1,661 units of equipment, including electric and diesel locomotives, with a wear rate of 57.9%

11.04.2025

Locomotive Fleet of KTZ – Wear and Tear Issues and Solutions

The locomotive fleet of KTZ consists of 1,661 units of equipment, including electric and diesel locomotives, with a wear rate of 57.
In Astana, at the TSO “Stadler Kazakhstan” factory, mass production of passenger trains for JSC “Passenger Transportation,” a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has begun

10.04.2025

Stadler Train Production in Astana: The Start of Mass Production

In Astana, at the TSO “Stadler Kazakhstan” factory, mass production of passenger trains for JSC “Passenger Transportation,” a subsidiary of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), has begun.
Subsidiary “Kedentransservice” and Chinese group “Jinhua” signed an agreement for a project in Kazakhstan. They will construct a logistics complex on 17.9 hectares in Almaty

09.04.2025

Kazakhstan Strengthens Logistics with China

Subsidiary “Kedentransservice” and Chinese group “Jinhua” signed an agreement for a project in Kazakhstan. They will construct a logistics complex on 17.
The Chinese company launched CRRC locomotives certification for the EAEU in April. Russian authorities issued certificates for CKD6S and CKD9C systems.

09.04.2025

CRRC Locomotives Expand to EAEU Market via Certification

The Chinese company launched CRRC locomotives certification for the EAEU in April. Russian authorities issued certificates for CKD6S and CKD9C systems.
Kazakhstan grain exports 2025 soared, with KTZ transporting 3.6 million tons in Q1, up 49%. This milestone marks a five-year peak, boosting the nation’s trade profile.

04.04.2025

Kazakhstan Grain Exports 2025 Hit Record Highs

Kazakhstan Railways Sets Record Grain Transport Volumes. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
The Xi’an Terminal increased transit to 276,000 tons in a year. This achievement strengthens Kazakhstan and China’s positions in logistics

10.03.2025

Xi’an Terminal Increased Transit to 276,000 Tons in 2024

The Xi’an Terminal increased transit to 276,000 tons in a year. This achievement strengthens Kazakhstan and China’s positions in logistics.
The operator “City Transportation Systems” presented renderings of the trains for the project being implemented in Astana.

28.02.2025

Light Rail Project: Trains for Astana

The operator “City Transportation Systems” presented renderings of the trains for the project being implemented in Astana.
This year, the Chinese corporation CRRC will deliver 90 modern locomotives to Kazakhstan, including innovative hybrid shunting models for the 1520 mm railway gauge.

27.02.2025

CRRC to Deliver 90 New Locomotives to Kazakhstan This Year

This year, the Chinese corporation CRRC will deliver 90 modern locomotives to Kazakhstan, including innovative hybrid shunting models for the 1520 mm railway gauge.

25.02.2025

Huawei to Deploy LTE-R Network on the Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor

Huawei and KTZ are launching the deployment of the LTE-R network on Kazakhstan’s railway corridor. The project will improve connectivity and enhance transportation safety on key routes across the country.
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy is set to enhance cargo operations by developing a new terminal in Anaklia, Georgia. The project is currently in the planning phase, with feasibility studies underway.

22.02.2025

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy Expands Logistics with New Terminal in Anaklia

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy is set to enhance cargo operations by developing a new terminal in Anaklia, Georgia. The project is currently in the planning phase, with feasibility studies underway.
The container train departed from Chongqing to Hairatan, passing through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

18.02.2025

Container Train from China to Afghanistan: New Route via Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

The container train departed from Chongqing to Hairatan, passing through Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The new route ensures faster cargo deliveries and reduces logistics costs.