The factory was established as part of the industrialization program by the French company Alstom.
The President was informed that the enterprise has produced and services 380 freight and 70 passenger electric locomotives, along with their components for the national company "Қазақстан темір жолы". Additionally, 80 sections of freight locomotives have been exported to Azerbaijan. The factory also manufactures locomotive bodies, transformers, low-voltage and high-voltage cabinets, and other products.
During the tour of the workshops, the President was briefed on the development of a new generation locomotive that will be 40% cheaper and 20% more efficient. Production of these freight locomotives is scheduled to begin in 2028.
Alstom is also investing in the establishment of service centers in Astana, Almaty, Shu, and Arys, which will create an additional 700 jobs.
Furthermore, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev was presented with products from domestic manufacturers of the railway cluster. In Kazakhstan, over 600 companies are involved in the production of parts and components for the railway sector, and their products are exported to 25 countries.
During a meeting with young specialists at the factory, the Head of State reminded that 2025 has been declared the Year of Working Professions and emphasized that the government will continue to support the youth engaged in the manufacturing sector.