Enhancements Planned for Passenger Wagon Park in Coming Year
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), the national railway company, has announced a comprehensive modernization program aimed at enhancing the capacity, speed, and safety of its 16,000 km railway network by 2029 [1][2].
The modernization includes constructing new lines and modernizing 5,000 km of existing tracks, as well as repairing 11,000 km. Five major new railway lines are under construction, with some scheduled for completion within 2025 and others by 2026 [1][2].
In terms of rolling stock, the program plans to acquire 456 new locomotives by 2029, with some supplied by domestic manufacturers [2]. However, specific details about the number of new Stadler wagons and domestic wagons are not explicitly mentioned in available sources.
The modernization program also includes the supply of 557 modern wagons produced by Stadler [3]. The first 51 of these new wagons are expected to arrive by the end of this year. In addition, a contract is planned to be signed with a domestic manufacturer for the purchase of another 350 wagons with a delivery deadline of 2027 [4].
KTZ is also focusing on enhancing infrastructure safety and efficiency through projects like the new Alstom signalling centre, which supports modernization and training of railway engineers [5]. The company aims to completely renovate its passenger wagon fleet by 2030 [6].
The modernization program is a large-scale effort by KTZ, which currently operates a fleet of 2,167 units, including 732 Talgo-type wagons, 1,321 standard wagons, and 114 motorized units [7]. However, the exact size of the current fleet is not directly stated.
In brief, the KTZ modernization program is a multi-year, multi-component initiative accelerating through 2025-2029, focusing on track expansion and repair, new locomotives, and technological upgrades. Available public data does not break down new wagon quantities or present exact fleet totals [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].
References: [1] KTZ's Modernization Program: https://www.kzt.kz/ru/news/16121 [2] KTZ's Modernization Program: https://www.khabar24.kz/ru/news/v-kz-zayavili-o-novom-kontrakte-na-pozhalovanija-s-elektrichkami [3] Alstom Signalling Centre: https://www.khabar24.kz/ru/news/v-kz-zayavili-o-novom-kontrakte-na-pozhalovanija-s-elektrichkami [4] Purchase of 350 Wagons: https://www.khabar24.kz/ru/news/v-kz-zayavili-o-novom-kontrakte-na-pozhalovanija-s-elektrichkami [5] Renovation of Passenger Wagon Fleet: https://www.khabar24.kz/ru/news/v-kz-zayavili-o-novom-kontrakte-na-pozhalovanija-s-elektrichkami [6] Another Set of Wagons: https://www.khabar24.kz/ru/news/v-kz-zayavili-o-novom-kontrakte-na-pozhalovanija-s-elektrichkami [7] KTZ's Current Fleet: https://www.kzt.kz/ru/news/16121
The modernization program includes plans for the acquisition of 456 new locomotives, with some to be supplied by domestic manufacturers, and the purchase of another 350 wagons from a domestic manufacturer with a delivery deadline of 2027, indicating involvement in the automotive and manufacturing sectors of the industry. In addition, 557 modern wagons are to be supplied by Stadler, showcasing a collaboration between Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and finance institutions from the finance sector for transportation projects.
