ASTANA, Kazakhstan, April 21. Kazakhstan Temir
Zholy (KTZ), Polish State Railways, and the Community of European
Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) have expressed readiness
to further develop cooperation within the Trans-Caspian
International Transport Route (TITR or Middle Corridor), Trend reports via KTZ.
The issue was discussed during a meeting between KTZ Chairman
Talgat Aldybergenov and the Chairman of Polish State Railways, Alan
Beroud, who also heads CER.
The sides focused on cooperation in freight transportation
between KTZ and Polish rail operators, as well as the exchange of
experience in modern energy solutions, including decarbonization
and environmentally friendly technologies.
Furthermore, it was reported that rail cooperation between
Poland and Kazakhstan has shown strong growth in 2026. In the first
quarter, total rail freight traffic increased by 1.5 times
year-on-year, reaching 752,000 tons.
Kazakhstan’s export structure also showed positive dynamics:
coal shipments to Poland increased sixfold, chemical exports rose
by 2.8 times, and grain shipments recorded multiple growth,
reflecting strong demand in European markets.
At the same time, Kazakhstan’s role as a key transit hub is
strengthening, with container traffic on the China-Poland route
rising by 44% in the first three months of 2026 to 75,400 TEU.
Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER)
is an association of leading European railway and infrastructure
companies that helps shape the transport sector’s agenda, including
the development of international rail transport. Founded in
Brussels in 1988, CER brings together around 70 railway enterprises
and infrastructure managers across Europe.
