On February 19, 2026, the World Bank’s Board of Directors approved an $846 million guarantee to support the modernization of Kazakhstan’s transport infrastructure. The mechanism is expected to attract a total of $1.41 billion in private investment.
The project includes the construction of a new 322‑kilometer railway line as part of the development of the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). The scope of work предусматривает the deployment of modern signaling systems, digital traffic management solutions, and telecommunications infrastructure.
According to the World Bank, the modernization will increase route capacity and reduce transit times. Implementation involves advanced digital technologies for infrastructure management and monitoring.
The project is structured under a public‑private partnership model.
The project includes the construction of a new 322‑kilometer railway line as part of the development of the Trans‑Caspian International Transport Route (Middle Corridor). The scope of work предусматривает the deployment of modern signaling systems, digital traffic management solutions, and telecommunications infrastructure.
According to the World Bank, the modernization will increase route capacity and reduce transit times. Implementation involves advanced digital technologies for infrastructure management and monitoring.
The project is structured under a public‑private partnership model.