Stadler, one of the leading companies in the railway industry, has officially started production of passenger cars in Kazakhstan. The company presented the first unit to the President of Kazakhstan during his visit to the upgraded Stadler Kazakhstan plant in Astana.
Major Contract with KTZ and Production Details
This important project will be completed in early 2023. Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) It is carried out within the scope of a comprehensive contract signed with KTZ. According to the agreement, A total of 2030 passenger wagons of various types by 557 will receive.
Production used to be Tulpar facility known and modernized as Stadler Kazakhstan The facility currently employs more than 400 experts, and this number is expected to increase as the project progresses.
The assembly process of the wagons consists of comprehensive stages including body welding, painting, bogie assembly, electrical installation, interior upholstery and both static and dynamic testing. Stadler will Plans to deliver 51 wagonsThis production pace will ensure timely fulfillment of obligations and significantly strengthen KTZ's passenger transport capacity.
Localization of Production and Economic Contribution in Astana
One of the most critical aspects of the project is the target of localization of production. According to the calendar, the localization rate will reach 9,4 percent in the first year, and this rate To 2029 percent by 35,2 In this way, new employment areas will be created in Kazakhstan and the country's industrial capacity will be increased.
Further localization would reduce import dependency and support the development of related industries. Stadler is also investing heavily in staff training and aims to increase Kazakhstan’s competence in the railway sector by adapting its technologies to local standards.
Export Potential and Regional Center Positioning
Stadler sees this project not only as a domestic order, but also as a strategic gateway to expansion into Eurasian markets. These modern passenger cars produced in Kazakhstan can also be offered to other countries in the region, offering significant export potential.
This project strengthens the company’s global presence and positions Kazakhstan as a hub for rail systems production. The modern technology wagons produced will increase travel reliability and comfort, as well as contribute to the modernization of Kazakhstan’s fleet, better service quality and sustainable growth in the railway sector.
