Kazakhstan Expands Rail Network with Over 1,700 km of New Railway Lines

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev received Talgat Aldybergenov, Chairman of the Board of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy NC JSC.

The latter reported on the results of the national company’s operations, The Caspian Post reports citing Kazinform.

He said freight turnover grew by 8.6% in the first six months of 2025, while transit traffic reached 14.6 million tons.

He reported on the construction of over 1,700 km of new railway lines and modernization of 3,000 km of railroad tracks to build the Trans-Kazakhstan railway corridor.

Aldybergenov also focused on digitalization issues.

Following the meeting the President highlighted the importance of further modernization of the country’s transport infrastructure emphasizing the key role of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy in the economic and transport potential development of Kazakhstan.