Kazakhstan Temir Zholy to raise rail tariffs from September 21
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Kazakhstan Temir Zholy will raise tariffs for mainline rail network services from September 21, 2026. The increase will be 23–24% in 2026–2027, followed by 22% in 2028, 20% in 2029, and 18% in 2030. Tariffs for socially significant food shipments remain unchanged.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan Temir Zholy will raise tariffs for mainline rail network services from September 21, 2026.
- The tariff increase will be 23–24% in 2026–2027, 22% in 2028, 20% in 2029, and 18% in 2030.
- Tariffs for socially significant food shipments will remain at the previously approved level.
- The change applies to mainline rail network services used for freight rail transportation.
Tariff Increase Schedule
The Committee for Regulation of Natural Monopolies issued an order on September 2 approving the tariff changes. The Association of Kazakh Freight Rail Carriers reported the increase will be 23–24% in 2026–2027. In 2028 the increase will be 22%, in 2029 it will be 20%, and in 2030 it will be 18%.
Scope and Exemptions
The tariff change covers mainline rail network services used for freight rail transportation. Tariffs for socially significant food shipments will remain at the previously approved level.
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