Tariff increase effective September 21, 2026: KTZ (Kazakhstan Temir Zholy) tariffs for main railway network (MRN) services will rise by order of the Natural Monopolies Regulation Committee.
Reasons for the increase: Rising costs of fuel, electricity, track repairs, and wages, as well as the need to cover losses from regulated transportation.
Exemptions and benefits
Social goods: Transportation of socially significant food products will remain at current tariffs.
Grain cargo: In 2026 and 2027, the tariff increase will not affect grain transportation. From 2028 to 2030, the grain transportation tariff will rise by 3% annually.
