ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 20. Wabtec
Corporation plans to further expand the production of locomotives
and diesel engines in Kazakhstan under its partnership with
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ), Trend reports via the Kazakh government.
The announcement was made by Gaini Duisenova, Vice President of
Field Services and Maintenance Management for Wabtec Corporation in
the CIS and Mongolia, during a meeting of the Investment Climate
Improvement Council in Astana.
Duisenova briefed participants on plans to expand production by
integrating digital technologies into manufacturing processes. She
highlighted that Kazakhstan stands as Wabtec's second-largest
production partner in the region, with over 700 locomotives
produced in the country throughout their years of
collaboration.
Additionally, it was emphasized that, in light of ongoing
efforts to enhance railway infrastructure and address bottlenecks,
the modernization of the locomotive fleet and the expansion of
production capacity will significantly enhance Kazakhstan’s transit
potential and throughput capacity.
In September 2025, Wabtec unveiled a historic agreement with
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) to supply locomotives and provide
long-term service support. This multi-year contract, valued at $4.2
billion, represents the largest locomotive deal in the company's
history.
