President Tokayev Stresses Key Railway Projects To Elevate Kazakhstan's Transit Role

2025-08-01 05:07:43

(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, August 1. Kazakhstan is advancing large-scale transport infrastructure projects, including the expansion of the Trans-Kazakhstan Railway Corridor and the modernization of key freight routes, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said on the occasion of Transport Workers' Day, Trend reports via Akorda.

In his remarks, President Tokayev outlined ongoing efforts to enhance Kazakhstan's role as a major Eurasian transit hub, citing the construction of second tracks on the Dostyk - Moiynty section, which is expected to increase freight capacity fivefold, as well as new railway lines such as Moiynty - Kyzylzhar, Darbaza - Maktaaral, and Ayagoz - Bakty. Additional measures include the development of logistics centers, continued repair of 11,000 kilometers of railway, and the expansion or modernization of 5,000 kilometers of track nationwide.

Tokayev also highlighted Kazakhstan's growing connectivity through the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route and its partnership with China on a logistics center in Xi'an, launched under the“One Belt, One Road” initiative.

In recognition of their contribution to the country's transport sector, several industry workers received awards from the Head of State.

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