Kazakhstan has begun building a new railway to China: freight turnover will increase by another 20 million tons

28-03-2024

In the Abay region, construction has begun on a new railway line Bakhty - Ayagoz with a length of 272 km. The official start of work via teleconference was given by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan Alikhan Smailov.
The project is being implemented as part of the execution of the order of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to increase the transport and transit potential of Kazakhstan. During the construction of the new line, it is planned to open a third border crossing with China, Bakhty - Chuguchak.

The project is being implemented as part of the execution of the order of the Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to increase the transport and transit potential of Kazakhstan. During the construction of the new line, it is planned to open a third border crossing with China, Bakhty - Chuguchak.
In general, the Bakhty-Ayagoz railway line will increase the throughput capacity between Kazakhstan and China from 28 to about 48 million tons, relieve congestion at southern checkpoints and attract additional transit volumes. It is planned that the double-track railway will be put into operation in 2027.

The large-scale project will be implemented with the participation of a private investor on PPP principles. During the construction process, 11 stations, 47 bridges, 23 railway and 8 road overpasses, 5 pedestrian bridges, and 16 observation structures will be built. For this purpose, it is planned to purchase over 500 thousand units from domestic manufacturers. sleepers and 36 tons of rails. Local content is expected to be at least 85%.

The Prime Minister noted that last year the maximum volume of cargo in 30 years of independence was transported on the railways of Kazakhstan, which amounted to 245 billion tons/kilometer. High rates continue this year, despite the geopolitical situation and infrastructure restrictions.

 

“Over the past five years, the volume of transit container traffic has increased 3.2 times. Existing transit corridors are being expanded and new ones are opening. The Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, North-South and Southern Corridors have become particularly relevant,” said Alikhan Smailov.

At the same time, today the throughput and infrastructure capacities have reached their peak. To resolve this strategic issue, it was decided to implement a number of infrastructure projects in the railway industry.

Thus, in November last year, construction of the second tracks began on the Dostyk-Moyynty section. This year, work began on a new railway bypassing Almaty and the Darbaza – Maktaaral railway line. In total, over 1300 km of railways will be built in the republic within three years.

 

Премьер-Министр добавил, что строительство магистрали обеспечит рабочими местами более 1700 человек. При этом открытие мест разгрузки и погрузки также повлечет за собой создание новых рабочих мест.

«Все это положительно повлияет на экономику не только области Абай, но и всей страны. Реализация проекта Бахты – Аягоз также ускорит интеграцию железнодорожной сети Казахстана в мировую транспортную систему», – подчеркнул Алихан Смаилов.
Как отметил заместитель председателя правления АО «НК «ҚТЖ» Канат Альмагамбетов, новая ветка позволит нарастить объем казахстанского экспорта, а также транзит грузов из России в Китай и обратно.

«Товары, идущие с области Абай, Павлодарской, Восточно-Казахстанской областей и других, будут проходить по этой ветке. Строительство двухпутной линии – это залог того, что она будет сразу с достаточной пропускной способностью. В целом это будет дополнительный приток транзитных грузов и импульс развитию наших близлежащих территорий», – сказал он.

В мероприятии приняли участие руководители акимата области Абай, Министерства транспорта, АО «Самрук-Қазына», АО «НК «ҚТЖ», действующие работники и ветераны отрасли.

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»