KTZ transported more than 236 million tons of cargo in 11 months of 2024

18.12.2024

Over 236 million tons of cargo were transported on the railway network of Kazakhstan in January-November 2024.

Domestic transportation amounted to 154 million tons, an increase of 1% compared to the previous year, and 82 million tons were exported.

Coal transportation remained the largest segment — 92.6 million tons. Of these, 65.5 million tons were delivered to domestic consumers, and 27.1 million tons were sent abroad. Grain cargo also shows growth: 9.2 million tons were transported, including 7 million tons for export. Domestic grain supplies increased by 11%, reaching 2.2 million tons.

Growth is also noted in other categories. Transportation of oil cargo increased by 2.2%, reaching 17.6 million tons. Loading of ferrous metals increased by 2.5% (4 million tons), and the volume of non-ferrous ore and sulphur raw materials grew by 8.5% to 22.5 million tons.

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