# Alstom JV EKZ starts on-board transformer production in Astana

EKZ, a joint venture between Alstom (75%) and Transmashholding (25%), launched production of on-board transformers for electric locomotives in Astana, Kazakhstan, with an expected capacity of 300 transformers per year.

- Type: New facility
- Announced: 2018-11-01
- Where: Astana, Kazakhstan
- Starts operating: 1 Nov 2018
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 300 transformers per year
- Products: on-board transformers for electric locomotives
- Sectors: [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [EKZ](https://endata.com/companies/35238.md)
- [Alstom](https://endata.com/companies/3570.md) (partner)
- [Transmashholding](https://endata.com/companies/29009.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [railwaypro.com](https://www.railwaypro.com/wp/ekz-joint-venture-starts-on-board-transformers-production-in-kazakhstan/), 2018-11-01: "Start of the new production demonstrates solid and long-term partnership with Kazakhstan."

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