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Alstom and Wabtec

01.11.2024

Alstom and Wabtec Expand Rail Industry Presence in Kazakhstan with New Investments

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.
Maintenance Center for Shunting Locomotives

31.10.2024

New Maintenance Center for Shunting Locomotives Opens in Kazakhstan

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

30.10.2024

Kazakhstan Expands Freight Wagon Production: Ambitious Goals for 2024 and Beyond

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.
Developing the Port

29.10.2024

Developing the Port of Kuryk: AD Ports Group’s Strategic Investment in Kazakhstan

AD Ports Group plans to invest $201 million in developing the port of Kuryk in Kazakhstan, aiming to strengthen economic ties with the United Arab Emirates.
Light Rail Line

28.10.2024

Light Rail Line in Astana to Be Completed by the End of 2025

The light rail line in Astana will be completed by 2025, marking a major milestone for Kazakhstan’s capital. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
railway route

24.10.2024

Completion of the railway route “Dostyk – Moyinty”

Kazakhstan is finalizing the railway route “Dostyk – Moyinty,” with 201 kilometers of tracks left to lay. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Wabtec

22.10.2024

Wabtec Plans to Deliver Locomotives Worth $405 Million to Kazakhstan

Wabtec plans to deliver locomotives worth $405 million to Kazakhstan’s “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” (KTZ) railway company. This contract will modernize their fleet and support the increasing demand for freight transportation.
Grain Transportation

22.10.2024

Kazakhstan Introduces Subsidies to Support Grain Transportation and Boost Exports

The government of Kazakhstan has introduced subsidies to support grain transportation and other exports. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov instructed the government to develop a logistics support mechanism.
KTZ Express

21.10.2024

KTZ Express signs memorandum with Bahnoperator Austria for Trans-Caspian route shipments

KTZ Express signed a memorandum with Bahnoperator Austria to organize regular shipments along the China-Europe route via the Trans-Caspian route.
container transportation

17.10.2024

Container transportation: KTZ Express’ experience with double-deck loading

KTZ Express successfully conducted container transportation using double-deck loading on a new platform. The containers were shipped along the route from Altynkol to Zhetygen.
Car deliveries

12.10.2024

Car Deliveries from China to Central Asia via New Multimodal Route

China Launches Car Deliveries to Central Asia via a New Multimodal Route. This was reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.
Kaztemirtrans Freight Wagon Purchase

02.10.2024

Kaztemirtrans Freight Wagon Purchase by the End of 2024

Kaztemirtrans is actively working on expanding its freight wagon fleet, this is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.