World Bank has approved an $846 million IBRD guarantee to mobilise $1.41 billion for Kazakhstan's Middle Corridor rail project. The initiative will build a 322-km Mointy–Kyzylzhar line, ease congestion, and modernise operations while strengthening Kazakhstan Temir Zholy. Backed by the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, it aims to boost freight capacity, cut transit time, and reduce emissions by 2030