Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ)

Kazakhstan is launching a large-scale project focused on the development of railway connections with China. The $1.

The Kazakh company Kaztemirtrans plans to acquire 536 gondola cars by year-end 2024. This significant fleet expansion aims to meet rising demand and strengthen Kazakhstan’s rail infrastructure.

The French company Alstom is constructing four locomotive maintenance centers in Kazakhstan. This project, valued at €50 million ($54.

Grain transportation in Kazakhstan faces significant disruptions, complicating planned shipment volumes for September and October.

ZIKSTO and TVSRZ delivered railcars to Kazakhstan’s private operators, boosting the transport sector. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Alstom is producing new electric locomotives in Kazakhstan, with an agreement established between the French manufacturer and Kazakhstan’s national railway company, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).

In 2025, Stadler Kazakhstan will begin producing passenger cars, planning to manufacture up to 100 units yearly. Kanat Sharlapayev, Minister of Industry, announced this at a government meeting on economic development.

This contract was signed at the Kazakhstan-France Business Council meeting in Paris. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

The American corporation Wabtec is transferring its rolling stock monitoring system to Kazakhstan, ensuring its installation, integration, and maintenance.

At the Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable, Kazakhstan’s Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov met with Alstom and Wabtec. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

A new maintenance center for shunting locomotives has opened in Kazakhstan. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

By the end of 2024, Kazakhstan’s freight wagon production will quadruple to reach 2,000 units, announced Minister of Industry and Construction Kanat Sharlapaev at a government meeting.