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Tengrinews.kz - The Astana akimat (local government administration) has revealed how driverless trains for the city’s light rail transit (LRT) system are being assembled.
According to the Astana akimat, the production of rolling stock is underway as part of the LRT project. Out of the 19 planned cars, six are currently in production.
Two of the cars have completed painting, window and door installation, as well as the fitting of interior panels, flooring, roofing, air conditioning systems, lighting, multimedia equipment, and monitors. The next phase will involve installing wheelsets, suspension, and undercarriage systems. Another four cars are at the body frame assembly stage.
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"Production processes are being carried out in accordance with international standards and are subject to technical control. The trains will be driverless and equipped with GOA 4-level automation, which includes automatic operation, technical condition monitoring, and collision prevention systems," the city akimat said.
Photo: СTS
The first train cars are expected to arrive in Astana in September, after which the trial run phase will begin.
It was previously reported that the trains for the capital’s LRT system are being assembled in the Chinese city of Tangshan.
Earlier, Zhenis Kassymbek announced that construction on the LRT will be fully completed by the summer of 2025.
You can see what the LRT station at Astana Airport looks like here.
