The agreement aims to implement solutions that will support the development and growth of container cargo along the Middle Corridor.
“The successful cooperation between KTZ and Alstom has lasted for approximately 15 years. The continuation of this collaboration opens new opportunities for the implementation of modern technologies and the digital development of Kazakhstan's railway sector,” stated Nurlan Sauranbayev, CEO of KTZ.
In addition, Alstom is implementing the investment agreement established in 2023 with the Government of Kazakhstan, which includes a commitment of over €50 million into new industrial and infrastructure projects in the railway sector. This initiative involves the construction of service depots in four regions—Astana, Almaty, Arys, and Shu—to ensure continuous maintenance services for electric locomotives. The investment is expected to generate an additional 700 jobs.
"This agreement with KTZ, reinforces our collaboration and commitment to advancing the railway sector in Kazakhstan. With over 1,200 employees in the country, we are dedicated to localizing our products and services to support the national economy. Kazakhstan’s strategic position as a key regional hub with important transit corridors enables us to enhance our investment and partnership with the government and local stakeholders, further solidifying its role in the regional economy," said Henri Poupart Lafarge, CEO of Alstom.
The Middle Corridor, known also as the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route (TITR), is the shortest multimodal trade route that utilizes a combination of rail, road, and sea transportation to connect China and Europe by running through Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia.
