Kazakhstan to launch unified digital transport platform by year-end

Kazakhstan is set to launch a unified digital platform by the end of 2026 to manage its entire transport and logistics chain in real time. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov revealed the plan on June 16, emphasizing its role in modernizing the country's transport system with advanced technologies and artificial intelligence.

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These technologies are used to optimize train schedules, reduce downtime, increase throughput and improve network maintenance.

The digital database is designed to optimize train schedules, minimize downtime, boost throughput, and enhance network maintenance, mirroring advancements seen in countries like China, Japan, and EU member states. Bektenov instructed the Ministry of Transport and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) to finalize the centralized "data lake" this year. The initiative also aims to improve railway service quality and increase transit and export freight volumes, with decisions on sector development intended to proactively support Kazakhstan's overall economic growth.

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Decisions on the development of the sector must be made proactively to ensure the growth of Kazakhstan’s economy as a whole.

In parallel, KTZ announced that passenger trains will be equipped with satellite internet by the end of summer. Service has already begun on the Nurly Zhol–Semei route, with installations progressing on other major lines. Pilot projects using Eutelsat OneWeb and Starlink systems have been successfully tested. This rollout is expected to significantly enhance connectivity for passengers on long-distance routes, further modernizing Kazakhstan's railway infrastructure.

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I am speaking specifically about passenger trains operated by the national carrier. According to our plans, by the end of the summer, we intend to equip all major routes with satellite internet.