Press releases | 01/08/2024

Liebherr enters Kazakh railway market with air-conditioning units

Delivery of 550 HVAC systems to Stadler Rail Group during the next six years
Liebherr technology ensures travelling comfort on board trains in Kazakhstan
The contract enlarges the footprint of Liebherr Transportation Systems (China) Co., Ltd. in the international market

Liebherr Transportation Systems (China) Co., Ltd. will supply 550 HVAC systems to the rail vehicle manufacturer Stadler Rail Group. The air-conditioning systems are to be installed until 2030 in sleeper and couchette coaches ordered by the Federal Railways of Kazakhstan (KTZ).

Liebherr Transportation Systems (China) based in Pinghu was recently contracted by Stadler Rail Group through its local entity in Kazakhstan to manufacture and supply 550 heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems until 2030. The units will be installed in Stadler sleeper and couchette passenger carriages, which will be operated by the Federal Railways of Kazakhstan.

“We are very honored to cooperate with Stadler,” said Roland Friedrich, Deputy General Manager of Liebherr Transportation Systems (China) Co., Ltd. and Key Account Manager for Stadler Rail Group. “The contract is our breakthrough and first milestone in the Kazakhstan railway market. We are happy to contribute our extensive experience and innovative technology solutions to this project. Our cooperation is not just a recognition of respective strengths of Stadler and Liebherr but represents a mutual deep commitment to improve the efficiency, sustainability and competitiveness of the rail industry.”