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July 21, 2026 | Freight

China-Europe rail freight via Russia surges amid deep-sea disruption

Disruptions to deep-sea shipping routes have benefited rail.

July 16, 2026 | Light Rail

Almaty LRT opening brought forward

Kazakhstan city’s first light rail line now scheduled to start running in late 2027.

July 8, 2026 | Financial

MCDF provides $US 2m in grants for Algerian, Egyptian and Kazakhstani projects

The grants will be used to support the construction of new lines.

July 7, 2026 | Asia

Kazakhstan Railways signs raft of freight agreements

Four agreements totalling $US 462m were signed in June.

May 20, 2026 | Metros

Kazakh president opens Astana’s first metro line

The automated light metro line links Astana’s main station to the airport.

April 8, 2026 | Metros

Astana light metro commissioning nears completion

The first metro line in the capital of Kazakhstan is undergoing trial operation.

January 22, 2026 | Asia

What future for the Middle Corridor?

Backed by Chinese finance, Kazakhstan is playing a key role in developing the Middle Corridor that connects China with Europe. But as Sophia Burna-Asefi reports, its long-term viability as a transit route will depend on resolving structural deficiencies.

January 14, 2026 | Asia

Kazakhstan secures finance for Almaty bypass

Up to $US 300m will be provided to ease bottleneck on Middle Corridor between China and Europe.

October 1, 2025 | Infrastructure

Kazakhstan completes major track-doubling project

Second track on 836km Dostyk - Moiynty line will boost freight capacity fivefold.

September 24, 2025 | Fleet

Kazakhstan signs record locomotive deal with Wabtec

Order for 300 diesel locomotives is worth $US 4.2bn.

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