Kazakhstan Railways said that Kazakhstan Railways sent more than 7.3 million tonnes of coal to consumers in Kazakhstan in terms of 6.5 million tonnes or 12% more than planned in the period from January 1st 2012 to January 31st 2012.

It added that "The loading of coal increased by 860,000 tonnes or by 13% as compared to the same period in 2011 Surplus to ensure coal is especially important due to the prolonged cold in much of the territory of Kazakhstan."

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