KTZ and Huawei enhance the digitalization of Kazakhstan's railway sector

29-08-2026

Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" Yelzhas Otynshiyev held a meeting with Leo Chen, Huawei's Senior Vice President of Enterprise Sales. The parties summarized the outcomes of their current cooperation and outlined strategic plans for the further technological modernization of Kazakhstan's railway infrastructure.

During the talks, key attention was paid to the deployment of advanced digital solutions aimed at increasing the safety, reliability, and efficiency of KTZ's logistics processes. In particular, the meeting participants discussed several projects in detail. These included the deployment of the LTE-R communication network: the implementation of a dedicated wireless communication standard for railway transport, which will ensure seamless data transmission and high-quality train coordination.

The parties also discussed the creation of a Data Center (DC): the construction of high-tech infrastructure for data storage and processing, including the integration of advanced Huawei computing cards to support analytical systems and artificial intelligence. In addition, they addressed the launch of an Intelligent Operations Center (IOC): the deployment of a situational center for comprehensive monitoring, visualization of technological processes, and real-time operational management of the railway network. The sides also touched upon strengthening cybersecurity, specifically the establishment of a dedicated Cybersecurity Center to protect KTZ's critical digital infrastructure from modern information threats.

During the meeting, it was emphasized that the strategic partnership with Huawei allows KTZ to implement the world's best practices and innovations, accelerating the company's transformation into a leading digital logistics operator in the region.

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»