Alstom KZ8A
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The KZ8A is a broad gauge electric freight locomotive developed by Alstom for Kazakhstan Temir Zholy – national railway company of Kazakhstan.[1] In October 2010, KTZ placed an order for 200 locomotives.[2][3]
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Initially, they will be built in Belfort, France; production later shifting to a new factory in Astana.[4] The first KZ8A off the production line was unveiled in October 2012.[5]
Specification
KZ4AT
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Alstom started the production of passenger electric locomotives Prima M4 “KZ4AT" in the EKZ joint venture in Astana, Kazakhstan in June 2019. These locomotives are part of the contract signed with KTZ (Kazakhstan Railways) for delivery and maintenance of 302 Prima T8 "KZ8A" and 119 Prima M4 "KZ4AT" electric locomotives. The first passenger locomotive should be ready by the end of 2019 and then certified as new and premiere product "Made in Kazakhstan".[8]