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Kazakhstan’s Rail Freight Growth Puts Infrastructure Expansion in Focus

By Fatima Kemelova

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ALMATY – Freight volumes on Kazakhstan’s rail network continued to grow in the first half of 2026, underscoring the country’s expanding role in regional trade. But as cargo flows accelerate, the focus is shifting from record volumes to whether rail infrastructure can keep pace with demand. Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) transported 157.1 million tons of… The post Kazakhstan’s Rail Freight Growth Puts Infrastruc...