Dostyk-Moiynty second track lifts Kazakhstan freight capacity fivefold
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The completion of a second track on the Dostyk-Moiynty railway line has quintupled freight train capacity at Kazakhstan’s border with China, to 60 pairs of trains per day from 12. The $1 billion-plus project, finished last year, also boosted average freight train speed by 87.5%, strengthening Kazakhstan’s role as a transit corridor.
The Project
The second track of the Dostyk-Moiynty mainline spans nearly 850 kilometers and cost over $1 billion. Construction was completed last year, adding a parallel route along a critical section of Kazakhstan’s rail network connecting to China.
Capacity Surge
After the upgrade, daily throughput rose from 12 to 60 pairs of freight trains, a fivefold increase. The line now accommodates significantly more cargo volumes, with average train speeds set to rise by 87.5%, reducing transit times.
Transit Ambitions
Kazakhstan aims to leverage the expanded capacity to capture a larger share of China-Europe rail freight. The Dostyk-Moiynty corridor is a key link in the Belt and Road Initiative, and the boost positions Kazakhstan to compete with other transit routes.
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