Kazakhstan Develops Homegrown Next-Generation Locomotives (PHOTO)
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 6. Kazakhstan is
developing the production of next-generation locomotives in
collaboration with the French company Alstom, Trend reports.
During a working visit to various sites in the city of Astana,
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visited a locomotive manufacturing
plant located in industrial zone No. 1. The French company Alstom
launched the plant as part of its industrialization program.
During the inspection, Tokayev was informed that the plant has
produced and serviced 380 freight and 70 passenger electric
locomotives and their components for the national company
Kazakhstan Railways (Kazakhstan Temir Zholy). Furthermore, the
plant has exported 80 freight locomotives to Azerbaijan.
While touring the workshops, the president was briefed on the
development of a new-generation locomotive, the cost of which has
been reduced by 40 percent, and its efficiency increased by 20
percent. Production of new freight electric locomotives will begin
in 2028.
Moreover, domestic manufacturers in the railway cluster
presented Kassym-Jomart Tokayev with products. Over 600 companies
in Kazakhstan are involved in the production of parts and
components for the industry. Their goods and services are exported
to 25 countries.
To note, from high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams to
complete systems, services, infrastructure, signaling, and digital
mobility, Alstom provides its diversified customers with the
broadest portfolio in the business. With its presence in 63
countries and a talent pool of over 80,000 people from 175
nationalities, the company concentrates its design, innovation, and
project management talents to where mobility solutions are required
most. It is currently investing in the construction of service
centers in Astana, Almaty, Shu, and Arys, which will create an
additional 700 jobs.
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