Alatau: Construction of 130 km railway bypass around Almaty

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Published 8 Nov 2026 · last updated 8 Nov 2026 · 7 Jan 2025

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTG) commenced construction in November 2024 of a new 130 km railway line from Kazybek beka to Zhetygen (Alatau). Financed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank at a cost of 151.8 billion tenge, the project aims to reduce congestion at the Almaty hub by 40%. Contractor Integra Construction kz is tasked with completion by December 2025.

District: Growing (derived from the type of project)

Key facts

• Route length: 130 km between Kazybek beka and Zhetygen (Alatau) stations.
• Project volume: 151.8 billion tenge, financed by loans from the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank.
• Completion date: December 2025 per contract with Integra Construction kz.
• Capacity: 20 million tons of freight per year; 40% relief for the Almaty hub.
• Local content: 85% local content for materials and construction work.

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1. Строительство железной дороги в обход Алматы через новый город Алатау: во сколько обойдётся проект и кто его выполняетBES.media · 7 Jan 2025 · RU