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Train routes operated by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ)
2 routes · night train 2
Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) runs 2 of the routes in the World Train Map atlas, 2,300 km of railway across 2 countries. The longest is the Tulpar Talgo at 1,300 km; the fastest is the Tulpar Talgo, running up to 140 km/h; the oldest line it runs over here opened in 2002. 1 of its routes crosses an international border.
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- 2
- Total length
- 2,300 km
- Countries
- Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan
- Fastest
- Tulpar Talgo · 140 km/h
- Longest
- Tulpar Talgo · 1,300 km
- Oldest line here
- 2002
Night train (2)
- Tulpar Talgo
Kazakh-assembled Talgo sets glide low over the steppe, tracking Lake Balkhash’s western shore all night between the old and new capitals.
- Almaty–Tashkent Talgo
Central Asia’s new international Talgo, daily since December 2025: dinner leaving Almaty under the Tian Shan, lunch next day in Tashkent.
Photos via Wikimedia Commons — each route page credits the author & licence
How many train routes does Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) run?
2 of the routes in this atlas are Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) services, covering 2,300 km across 2 countries (Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan). That is what this atlas draws, not the operator's whole network — a national railway runs thousands of local services no map of notable journeys would list.
What is the fastest Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) train?
The Tulpar Talgo, Almaty to Astana, at up to 140 km/h. Its fastest scheduled run takes 16 h 19 min over 1,300 km.
Does Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) run night trains?
Yes — 2 sleeper services in this atlas: Tulpar Talgo (Almaty – Astana), Almaty–Tashkent Talgo (Almaty – Tashkent).
Which is the longest Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) route?
The Tulpar Talgo, 1,300 km from Almaty to Astana, taking 16 h 19 min at its fastest. The oldest line Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) runs over here opened in 2002.
Countries Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) runs in
- 🇺🇿 Train routes in Uzbekistan 5 routes
- 🇰🇿 Train routes in Kazakhstan 3 routes