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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

Alstom uses Kazakhstan as a regional hub for managing projects and expanding locomotive exports.

31.01.2025

Alstom Expands Production in Kazakhstan and Strengthens Export Potential

Alstom uses Kazakhstan as a regional hub for managing projects and expanding locomotive exports. The company actively invests in production, enhances export opportunities, and collaborates with international partners.
Kazakhstan exported 80 freight locomotive sections

06.01.2025

Kazakhstan Strengthens Export Ties with Azerbaijan Through Locomotive Shipments

Kazakhstan exported 80 freight locomotive sections to Azerbaijan, highlighting its expanding industrial production. This achievement underscores Kazakhstan’s commitment to boosting exports and strengthening international partnerships.
Kazakhstan is investing in transformative rail infrastructure

03.01.2025

Kazakhstan Expands Rail Projects to Boost Transport and Economic Development

Kazakhstan is investing in transformative rail infrastructure to boost economic growth and improve transportation. The projects aim to enhance connectivity, streamline logistics, and modernize passenger services.
Stadler

27.12.2024

Stadler to Start Passenger Railcar Production in Kazakhstan in Q2 2025

Stadler plans to start producing passenger railcars in Kazakhstan in 2025, creating new jobs. The factory in Astana will manufacture over 100 railcars annually, supporting regional economic growth.
fleet of locomotives and railcars

23.12.2024

Kazakhstan Expands Its Fleet of Locomotives and Railcars for Economic Growth

Kazakhstan actively expands its fleet of locomotives and railcars to boost efficiency and economic growth. Modern infrastructure investments improve transportation services, enhance logistics, and support long-term development strategies.
construction of container terminals

16.12.2024

Construction of Container Terminals in Kazakhstan: Key Infrastructure Projects

Large-scale construction of container terminals is progressing in southeastern Kazakhstan, enhancing logistics and economic connectivity.
Kazakhstan increased its railroad engineering production

12.12.2024

KTZ Raises 75 Billion Tenge Through Bond Issuance to Modernize Fleet

The national railway operator KTZ plans to issue bonds worth 75 billion tenge ($150 million). Each bond will have a nominal value of 1,000 tenge and will be placed domestically.
freight wagons

11.12.2024

Freight wagons movement restricted between Dostyk and Altynkol until the end of 2024

Kazakhstan has restricted freight wagons movement between Dostyk and Altynkol stations until December 31, 2024. The decision addresses logistics challenges caused by congestion at key border railway hubs.
New Railway Through Central Asia

07.12.2024

New Railway Through Central Asia: Connecting China, Kyrgyzstan, and Uzbekistan

China is advancing a new railway through Central Asia, linking Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan, signaling a bold infrastructure move.
container train

04.12.2024

300th Container Train Departs from Xi’an via Kazakhstan

The Kazakh-Chinese terminal in Xi’an sent its 300th container train along the TMTM route. This container train passes through Kazakhstan and is widely used for international logistics operations.
Project of the Terminal in Alat Port

02.12.2024

Project of the Terminal in Alat Port: Key Details and Future Prospects

Kazakhstan's Ministry of Transport has revealed new details about the project of the Terminal in Alat Port. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Grain exports

29.11.2024

Grain Exports from Kazakhstan Surge Amid Rising Demand

Grain exports from Kazakhstan have significantly increased in 2024 due to rising global market demand. November is expected to see shipments reaching 900,000 tons via railway transport.