According to the results of seven months of 2024, the volume of cargo transportation through the Altynkol station increased by 8% compared to last year, amounting to more than 7.7 million tons.
In July, KTZh LLP – Freight Transportation successfully fulfilled and exceeded all planned operational indicators. The total freight turnover amounted to 23.192 million net tonne-kilometers, which is 5.1% higher than the planned target and last year’s indicators. Loading reached 21.953 million tons, exceeding the monthly plan by 5.5% and the July 2023 level by 1.2%.
RTSB is launching a new regular rail route between Malaševicė and Belgrade, which will be operational in September. The weekly shuttle will provide fast delivery of goods in 3 days, connecting Malaševicė with the trimodal terminal in Pancevo, which will allow for flexible transportation by truck, rail or barge.
On 5 August, the first of the HOA hopper wagons built for VTG by Greenbrier in Poland arrived at Whately station. These new HOA hopper wagons will replace the ageing LTF and O&K JHA models that have been in service with Mendip Rail for almost 35 years. The remainder of the order will be completed and delivered by May 2025.
The new TransFER Salzburg–Augsburg railway line, launched by ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG), connects Austria with southern Germany and creates a key connection for the entire Central and South-Eastern region of Europe.
Ukraine signed a Memorandum with the European Railway Agency (ERA) aimed at integrating the Ukrainian railway system into the European space. The agreement provides for close cooperation in matters of technical harmonization of the railway systems of Ukraine and the EU, as well as expert and technical support for adaptation to European standards.
The construction of the second track of the Dostyk-Moiynty railway line is nearing completion: 60% of the work has been completed so far. The project involves more than 1,000 people and 500 pieces of equipment. The work is being carried out under the supervision of Zhangeldy Asmiev, who is responsible for laying the road between Koktuma and Zhaipak.
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group (RCG) is expanding its TransNET network with a multimodal connection to Serbia. The new TransFER route directly connects the economic hubs of Western and Central Europe with the Western Balkans.
During the period from January to July 2024, JSC NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy loaded more than 144 million tons of cargo. Domestic transportation increased by 2%, amounting to 95.6 million tons, while exports reached 49 million tons.
JSC Ukrzaliznytsia expects a loss of UAH 2.7 billion by the end of 2024, despite a profit of UAH 3.1 billion in the first half of the year. The company experienced a significant drop in profit by UAH 1.7 billion in the first six months of this year.
