BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Kazakhstan has
increased localization in railway engineering production to 35-40%
in certain product categories.
This was published by the press service of the Kazakh government
in a press release following a cabinet meeting on June 16.
"Currently, the localization rate for certain product categories
has already reached 35-40%," Industry and Construction Minister
Yersaiyn Nagaspayev said.
According to him, work is ongoing to further increase domestic
content through cooperation with local suppliers, development of
new components, and establishment of joint ventures.
Additionally, the minister noted that production of rolling
stock increased by more than 9% over the past five months, while
output in certain segments rose by up to 1.7 times.
The press release noted that the sector’s growth reflects both
rising investment inflows and the gradual development of domestic
industrial capabilities within Kazakhstan’s railway manufacturing
ecosystem.
For reference, Kazakhstan’s railway engineering sector is
structured around several major industrial hubs developed in
partnership with leading global manufacturers. The key enterprises
include the Lokomotiv Kurastyru Zauyty (LKZ) locomotive plant in
Astana, operating in cooperation with U.S.-based Wabtec, which
focuses on the assembly and servicing of mainline freight
locomotives adapted for regional railway conditions.
Another major facility is the Alstom Kazakhstan Engineering
plant, which produces and maintains electric locomotives under
cooperation with France’s Alstom, supporting both freight and
passenger rail operations. In addition, the Stadler Kazakhstan
plant in Astana manufactures passenger railcars and commuter
trainsets in partnership with Switzerland’s Stadler Rail,
contributing to the modernization of the country’s passenger
rolling stock.
Overall, the sector is developing in tandem with the
implementation of large-scale rolling stock modernization programs
carried out by the national operator, Kazakhstan Temir Zholy, which
continue to stimulate demand and contribute to greater localization
in manufacturing and maintenance.
