ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 26. Kazakhstan and
Uzbekistan plan to further expand rail freight volumes and
accelerate the development of cross-border infrastructure, Trend reports via Kazakhstan
Temir Zholy.
These issues were discussed during a meeting between Talgat
Aldybergenov, Chairman of the Board of Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, and
Zufar Narzullaev, Chairman of the Board of Uzbekistan Railways,
held at Maktaaral station during a working visit to the
Darbaza–Maktaaral railway line under construction.
The sides outlined plans to boost transportation capacity
through the construction of the new Darbaza–Maktaaral line, which
will connect to the Maktaaral–Syrdarya interstate crossing point,
as well as through modernization of railway infrastructure,
including the introduction of advanced automatic block and
interlocking systems.
The parties highlighted strong current performance as a
foundation for future growth. In 2025, freight traffic between the
two countries reached 32.3 million tons, marking a 16% increase
compared to 2024 and the highest level in the past decade.
Kazakhstan’s exports amounted to 13 million tons, up 8.5%, while
grain shipments to Uzbekistan surged by 32%, exceeding 4.5 million
tons.
The upward trend has continued into 2026, with freight volumes
reaching 6.6 million tons in the first two months of the year, a
37.5% increase year-on-year. Both sides expect further growth by
the end of 2026.
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