PremiumKazakhstan posts surge in freight car and locomotive production in 1H2025

Kazakhstan significantly boosted railway rolling stock production in the first half of 2025, producing 1,755 freight cars - 3.8 times more than the same period last year - along with increased output of diesel locomotives and passenger cars. This growth stems from a large-scale fleet renewal and infrastructure development program. In 2024, Kazakhstan produced 124 locomotives and 2,565 cars, reducing import dependence.