RWS KZ Signed Memorandum With Deutsche Bahn
The partnership initiates a certification process to export solid-rolled railway wheels to Europe.
Updated on Sept. 30, 2026 in Organic Food
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RWS KZ and RWS Prommashkomplekt signed a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Bahn on September 29, 2026. This agreement sets the stage for the qualification and testing of railway wheels for potential use in the European market.
Why it matters
The collaboration aims to facilitate the supply of solid-rolled railway wheels to Europe by meeting international certification standards. It represents a significant step for the manufacturer to enter new geographic markets.
RWS KZ currently manufactures 920-mm solid-rolled wheels, specifically models BA 303, BA 004, BA 318, and BA 319. The process requires TSI WAG certification, with thermomechanical and fatigue evaluations currently underway.
The players
RWS KZ
This Kazakhstan-based manufacturer produces solid-rolled railway wheels for international transit systems.
Deutsche Bahn
This is a major German railway operator that manages infrastructure and rail services throughout Europe.
RWS Prommashkomplekt
This organization is a partner company involved in the industrial production of railway components in Kazakhstan.
The details
The qualification process requires rigorous production audits and operational testing in accredited laboratories. RWS KZ is actively working toward TSI WAG certification to ensure their products meet the technical requirements for European rail infrastructure.
Timeline
September 29, 2026: RWS KZ and RWS Prommashkomplekt signed a memorandum of understanding with Deutsche Bahn.
Culture Shift
The move aligns with global rail industry trends toward harmonized safety standards, as governed by the TSI WAG certification. This shift pressures non-European manufacturers to modernize their testing protocols to compete in highly regulated Western rail markets.
The establishment of a new electrometallurgical plant in Ekibastuz is expected to provide the raw materials necessary for future production. This expansion of industrial capability could influence long-term manufacturing growth in the local Kazakhstan region.
The takeaway
The successful certification of these wheel models would grant RWS KZ access to the competitive European railway supply chain. Following the completion of current testing, the parties will finalize the logistics and commercial terms of the trade agreement.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Trend.
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