News about LRT

Astana LRT to be renamed as new name chosen Tengrinews.kz – Deputies decided to rename the LRT light rail project in Astana at a maslikhat meeting. The elected representatives voted to

05 June 12:52

Not just for guests and tourists - the minister was asked about the future of “Astana LRT“ Tengrinews.kz — Will the Astana LRT trains become a mode of transport exclusively for tourists and visitors to the capital? This question was

19 May 18:59

Nearly 100 thousand people in a day – LRT in Astana experienced an influx of passengers Tengrinews.kz — In Astana, LRT passenger traffic exceeded projected capacity during its first days of operation. Nearly 100,000 people used

18 May 18:16

Tokayev launched Astana LRT operations Tengrinews.kz — On Saturday, May 16, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the Astana LRT. As the system's first passenger,

18 May 16:43

No tokens or cash: how to pay for rides on Astana LRT Tengrinews.kz – City Transportation Systems (CTS), explained how Astana LRT passengers will be able to pay for their rides. Payment will be

12 May 13:47

Astana LRT to be extended to the old railway station Tengrinews.kz – The Astana LRT is planned to be extended to the right bank of the capital. This was announced to journalists by Asylbek Duissebayev,

12 May 13:29

Astana LRT to launch on May 16–17 Tengrinews.kz – Regular passenger services on the Astana LRT will begin this weekend, May 16–17. This was announced to journalists today by

12 May 12:13

20 years of waiting, a train above the city and a 200-tenge ticket: what the LRT in Astana looks like Tengrinewsw.kz — For the first time, plans to build a light rail transit system in the capital were discussed back in 2005, and now, after more

05 May 17:22

Astana's mayor clarified the launch date for the LRT Tengrinews.kz — Mayor of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek said that the light rail transit system in the capital may be launched in the coming weeks.

21 April 18:29

LRT in Astana promised to launch this spring: what’s going on now Tengrinews.kz – Five months have already passed since the start of test operations on the light rail transit (LRT) line in Astana. According

05 March 11:59

“No one will ride the LRT”: deputy comments on fare prices in Astana Tengrinews.kz – Maslikhat deputy Kendebai Adambek expressed concern over the current situation with transportation fares in Astana.

16 October 2025 11:15

LRT launched in Astana – for now in test mode Tengrinews.kz – On September 29, the test operation of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) system began in Astana. This is a key stage aimed at assessing

29 September 2025 18:01

Astana mayor announces test launch date for LRT trains Tengrinews.kz – Astana mayor Zhenis Kassymbek has announced the test launch date for the city’s long-delayed light rail transit (LRT) project.

26 September 2025 20:10

Land and property being sold in Astana to complete LRT construction Tengrinews.kz – The transportation company City Transportation Systems (CTS) has put up various real estate properties in Astana for auction,

09 September 2025 10:40

LRT station names approved in Astana Tengrinews.kz – Members of the Maslikhat have approved the official names of the Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations in Astana.

19 August 2025 11:30

Important stage of LRT construction completed in Astana Tengrinews.kz – An important stage of Light Rail Transit (LRT) construction has been completed in Astana, citing a statement from City Transportation

18 August 2025 10:30

Astana’s LRT to be fully operational only in 2026 Tengrinews.kz - Astana Akim (mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek has shared details on when the city’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) will open and how much a

14 August 2025 14:41

A look inside Astana’s LRT train cars Tengrinews.kz - Mazhilis Deputy Samat Nurtaza has shared a look inside the new light rail transit (LRT) train cars in Astana.

04 July 2025 19:32

Graffiti removed from LRT carriages in Astana Tengrinews.kz - Graffiti that had been painted on the carriages of Astana’s LRT by unknown individuals has been removed using special cleaning

27 June 2025 18:42

LRT carriages in Astana vandalized with graffiti, police investigating Tengrinews.kz - Photos have surfaced online showing graffiti on Light Rail Transit (LRT) carriages parked at Nazarbayev Airport Station in Astana.

25 June 2025 10:11

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