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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

Creating a Leasing Company

27.11.2024

Creating a Leasing Company to Modernize Kazakhstan’s Rail Fleet

Kazakhstan is developing a project to establish a unified leasing company to upgrade its rail fleet. Creating a leasing company aims to support modernization of infrastructure and improve travel quality.
Construction of an Intermodal Freight Terminal

25.11.2024

Construction of an Intermodal Freight Terminal at the Port of Alyat

Kazakhstan’s SK-AIH Investment Fund signed an agreement with Xi'an Free Trade Port Construction. The project will involve the construction of an Intermodal Freight Terminal at the Port of Alyat, Azerbaijan.
Sanctions Have Not Hindered Kazakhstan’s Collaboration With Russia

22.11.2024

Sanctions Have Not Hindered Kazakhstan’s Collaboration With Russia

Kazakhstan increases grain exports by using Russian wagons for transportation to European countries. Sanctions have not hindered Kazakhstan’s collaboration with Russia, enabling steady trade operations despite restrictions.
Development of Railway Connections

21.11.2024

Development of Railway Connections: Kazakhstan’s $1.2 Billion Investment in Infrastructure

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

12.11.2024

Kaztemirtrans to Acquire 536 Gondola Cars by the End of 2024

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.
locomotive maintenance centers

11.11.2024

Alstom’s New Locomotive Maintenance Centers in Kazakhstan: Boosting Regional Infrastructure

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

07.11.2024

Grain Transportation in Kazakhstan: Current Challenges and Future Plans for 2024

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

06.11.2024

ZIKSTO and TVSRZ Delivered Railcars to Private Operators in Kazakhstan

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.
producing new electric locomotives

06.11.2024

Producing New Electric Locomotives in Kazakhstan: Alstom Launches Large-Scale Project

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).
producing passenger cars

05.11.2024

Stadler Kazakhstan Starts Producing Passenger Cars to Boost Transportation Sector

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.
Alstom will deliver 117 locomotives

05.11.2024

Alstom will deliver 117 locomotives to modernize Kazakhstan’s railways by 2028

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

05.11.2024

Wabtec Transfers Rolling Stock Monitoring System to Kazakhstan for Improved Rail Safety

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