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Bakhty–Ayagoz Railway Line

Project Description:

The Bakhty–Ayagoz railway line is a 272-kilometer double-track rail project connecting Ayagoz in eastern Kazakhstan to Bakhty on the Chinese border. This infrastructure aims to enhance freight capacity between Kazakhstan and China, increasing throughput from 28 million to approximately 48 million tons annually. The project is part of Kazakhstan's broader strategy to bolster its transit and transportation capabilities, aligning with the Belt and Road Initiative.

Current Status:

The project is being implemented under a public-private partnership model, with Global Trans as the main private investor.

Start Date: December 2023

End Date: 2027

Investment Volume (in mln USD):

Approximately $1.2 billion (577.5 billion ₸)

Location:

Abai Region, Kazakhstan

Involved Companies:

1. Global Trans Company

Role: Main investor and builder under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model​

Legal Address:Prospekt Mangilik El, Building 33/2, Apt. 2,Yessil District, Astana, Kazakhstan​

Phone: +7 (708) 164-57-33

Phone: +7 (701) 064-00-17

Email: Not publicly available

Website: Not publicly available

Business Identification Number (BIN): 210640017732​

Director: Indira Sergeyevna Kozhina

2. China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC)

Role: Contractor responsible for construction work.

Address: NO.40 Fuxing Road,beijing

Phone: 86-010-52687800

3. Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport of Kazakhstan

Role: Government partner, regulator, and project supervisor. Address: 32/1 Kabanbay Batyr Avenue, Transport Tower, Yessil District, Astana, 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan​

Chancellery: +7 (7172) 98-31-35, 98-33-07, 98-33-33, 98-33-08, 98-33-09​

Press Secretary: +7 (7172) 98-33-97, 98-33-52, 98-33-54, 98-33-51, 98-33-50​

Email: miid@miid.gov.kz​

Press Office Email: 241704@bk.ru​

Official Website: www.gov.kz

4. Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ)

Role: Operator of Kazakhstan’s railway network, project designer, and operator of stations and tracks.

Address: 010000, Republic of Kazakhstan, Astana city, Konaev street, 6

Phone: +7 (7172) 60 42 29 / +7 (7172) 60 42 43

Web: railways.kz/en/

5. Subcontractors and Local Construction Companies

• Role: Construction of infrastructure on-site (bridges, overpasses, stations).

• Description: Local companies participate in construction and installation work, ensuring a high share of local content in the project (at least 85%).

Key People and Contact Details:

China Railway Construction Corporation (CRCC)

Position: Procurement Engineer

Other Important Details:

The Bakhty–Ayagoz railway line is expected to alleviate congestion at existing border crossings, such as Druzhba and Korgas, thereby facilitating smoother transit and attracting additional freight volumes. The project also includes the development of a new border crossing at Bakhty–Chuguchak, enhancing connectivity between Kazakhstan and China.

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