Join us for a 9-part series as we journey from east to west along the old Silk Road. We continue across Kazakhstan, which is growing its rail operations in a bid to revive the nation’s ancient position as a transport hub for goods traveling between East and West.

Written and produced by Jon Jensen in China. First aired on CNN International on July 20, 2015.

Don’t miss Part 2 and Part 3 of the second episode of Silk Road: Past, Present, Future.