Train ticket prices in Kazakhstan to rise

Photo: Kazakhstan Temir Zholy

Tengrinews.kz - Train ticket prices in Kazakhstan will increase by 7 percent starting from March 1, Deputy Chairman of the Committee of Railway and Water Transport Nurzhan Kelbuganov announced.

Speaking at a briefing at the Central Communications Service, Kelbuganov said the fare adjustment is a one-time increase linked to inflation.

"There will be a 7 percent increase in passenger fares as a one-time adjustment to inflation from March 1. There will be no further fare hikes this year," he stated.

Previously, Nurzhan Kelbuganov also announced that two new electric trains would begin operating around Astana to improve rail connections with the capital.