Railways

Economy ноябрь 13, 2026

Arman Shakkaliyev visits Stadler passenger train factory in Astana

Kazakhstan’s Minister of Trade and Integration Arman Shakkaliyev visited the Stadler Kazakhstan plant in Astana to review the localisation of passenger train production. The first Stadler cars have begun operating on the Astana–Almaty route.

Economy ноябрь 12, 2026

Traffic changes on Alatau Avenue in Almaty

Traffic arrangements in Almaty will change as construction begins on Station No. 1 of the metro’s third phase. Vehicles will use a newly built bypass road.

Economy ноябрь 12, 2026

Stadler carriages begin Astana–Almaty service

The first passenger train formed from Stadler carriages manufactured in Kazakhstan using Swiss company technology departed from Nurly Zhol station on November 11. Another Stadler train is scheduled to begin the Semey route on November 13.

Economy ноябрь 6, 2026

New Beineu railway station nears completion

Construction of a new railway station in Beineu District is nearing completion. Interior finishing and installation of engineering systems are about 90% complete.

Economy ноябрь 6, 2026

Railway spur opens at Zhuldyz industrial zone

Construction of a railway spur serving businesses at the Zhuldyz industrial zone in Shymkent has been completed. The new infrastructure will make it easier to deliver raw materials and ship finished goods.

Economy ноябрь 5, 2026

Russia’s first high-speed train to be tested in 2027

Russia’s first high-speed train is expected to begin testing in 2027. Work continues on assembling the cars and installing equipment at the Ural Locomotives plant.

Economy ноябрь 5, 2026

New Stadler trains to run to Almaty and Semey

The first trains with new Stadler passenger carriages will leave Astana for Almaty on November 11 and for Semey on November 13. Kazakhstan plans to receive 557 carriages in stages by 2030.

Economy октябрь 31, 2026

Bakhty–Ayagoz line due to open in 2027

Construction is under way on Kazakhstan’s 303-kilometre Bakhty–Ayagoz railway. The line is scheduled to be completed and commissioned in 2027.

Economy октябрь 29, 2026

KazAvtoZhol secures up to $700 million from banks

KazAvtoZhol signed an agreement with Halyk Bank, Bank CenterCredit and Eurasian Bank for financing of up to $700 million. The deal runs through 2034.

Science & Tech октябрь 17, 2026

UK commits £50m to quantum technology

UK businesses developing quantum technologies will receive a share of £50 million. Projects include tools to locate railway faults, portable eye scanners and mobile quantum radio systems.

Economy октябрь 16, 2026

France commits €300m for Games transport

France and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region will invest €300 million in transport infrastructure for the 2030 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The funding will support railways, roads, cable lifts and cycling routes.

Economy октябрь 16, 2026

Karaulkeldi station renovated

Kazakhstan is upgrading railway stations in stages. A renovated station has entered service in Karaulkeldi village after reconstruction.

Central Asia октябрь 13, 2026

Tajikistan economy to grow 7.3% in 2026

The Asian Development Bank expects Tajikistan’s economy to grow by 7.3% in 2026 and 6.8% in 2027. It plans to provide about $1.1 billion to support the country’s economic and social development in 2026–2028.

Central Asia октябрь 13, 2026

Tajikistan and South Korea agree on railway cooperation

Tajikistan’s Tajik Railway state unitary enterprise and Korea Railroad Corporation (KORAIL) have signed a cooperation agreement. It provides for broader ties in the railway sector.