Latest Kazakhstan News
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Alstom Presents New Electric Locomotive Depot in Arys
Alstom recently held a site visit at its new electric locomotive service depot in Arys, showcasing the progress of construction thus far.
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Kazakhstan: Astana Launches Light Rail Transit System
Kazakhstan has officially launched the first phase of the Astana light rail transit (LRT) system, which is now open to passengers.
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Kazakhstan Orders $4.2 Billion Locomotive Fleet from Wabtec
Wabtec has secured a $4.2bn contract with Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) to supply its Evolution Series locomotives and service support.
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Kazakhstan: Alstom Inaugurates First Signalling Hub in Astana
Alstom has inaugurated its first signalling competencies centre in the CIS region, located in Astana, Kazakhstan.
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Alstom Opens Service Depot in Kazakhstan
Alstom has inaugurated its first service depot in Shu, Kazakhstan, creating 100 local jobs for skilled workers.
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Alstom Opens New Bogie Centre in Kazakhstan
Alstom has inaugurated its first bogie centre in Astana, Kazakhstan following a 15 million EUR investment.
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Kazakhstan: KTZ and Stadler Sign Three Long-Term Contracts
KTZ and Stadler have signed 3 long-term contracts for the supply of 537 coaches, maintenance and purchase of a local production facility.
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Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom Announce New Cooperation Agreement
Kazakhstan Railways and Alstom have announced an expansion of their partnership with the signing of a new cooperation agreement.
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Kazakhstan: Škoda Receives New Traction Motor Order from Wabtec
Wabtec has ordered traction motors from Škoda Group for an additional 26 locomotives that will operate in Kazakhstan.
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Kazakhstan: Silkway Transit Celebrates Arrival of First Black Granite Electric Locomotives
Silkway Transit has celebrated the arrival of its first ‘Black Granite’ electric locomotives at Nurly-Zhol railway station.
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Kazakhstan: SilkWay Transit Orders 22 STM Electric Freight Locomotives
Sinara Transport Machines’ (STM) Trading House has signed an agreement with SilkWay Transit to deliver 22 2ES7 Black Granite locomotives.
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Kazakhstan: Silkway Transit Receives Four Diesel Shunting Locomotives
Silkway Transit, Kazakhstan's biggest freight operator, has taken possession of four diesel shunting locomotives, type TEM14.
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First Alstom Passenger Locomotive Fully Assembled in Kazakhstan
Following assembly in France in 2014–2016, the first Alstom Prima electric passenger locomotive has been fully assembled in Kazakhstan.
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International Competition to Find Major Rolling Stock Partner in Kazakhstan
The national railway company of Kazakhstan has launched an international competition to find a partner in collaboration with DB E&C.
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Industry Insider Week 25 – 9 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 25: Bombardier announces new car assembly site in California, HS2 gives a talk at Rail Live and more.
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Alstom P80 Point Machine Passes Testing in Kazakhstan
The Alstom JV KEP has successfully tested the P80 point machine over a six-month period, during which it performed 1200 switches.
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Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 22: Alstom delivers the first MP16 metro train and begins production of locomotives in Kazakhstan.
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Alstom Begins Production of Passenger Locomotives in Kazakhstan
The Alstom-Transmashholding joint venture EKZ has commenced production of the Prima M4 electric passenger locomotive, type KZ4AT.
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10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider Week 13
In the Industry Insider Week 13: Deutsche Bahn considers sale options for DB Arriva and Stadler wins its biggest vehicle order to date.
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UWC to Supply 400 Articulated Tank Cars to Kazakhstan
United Wagon Company will supply 400 articulated tank cars to TEXOL for the transport of LPG. These UWC articulated tank cars are 24m long.
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UTLC ERA – Eurasian Rail Alliance Announces 2500th Train Milestone
The UTLC ERA (JSC United Transport and Logistics Company Eurasian Rail Alliance) has announced new milestones: it has sent its 2,500th train…
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Alstom Joint Venture to Manufacture On-Board Transformers in Kazakhstan
Alstom has said that it is launching manufacturing of on-board transformers at Electrovoz Kurastyru Zauyty (EKZ), a joint venture between Tr…
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Alstom Reveals First Electric Locomotive for Azerbaijan Railways Order
Alstom has revealed the first of 40 Prima T8 AZ8A electric freight locomotive which it has produced for Azerbaijan Railways (ADY) via its jo…
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Alstom Becomes Majority Shareholder in its Kazakh Locomotive Joint Venture
Alstom has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan Railways to acquire their 25% stake in the EKZ Joint Venture for the production of electric l…