Kazakhstan–China Rail Freight Up 9.3% in Early 2026

Kazakhstan–China Rail Freight Up 9.3% in Early 2026

The Astana Times provides news and information from Kazakhstan and around the world. ASTANA – Rail freight traffic between Kazakhstan and China continued to grow in early 2026, with volumes rising 9.3% since the start of the year, supported by expanding infrastructure capacity. Photo credit: KTZ Kazakhstan’s freight exports increased by 17%, driven by higher shipments of iron ore, agricultural products, ferrous metals, and petroleum goods. The c…