News about LRT
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
Footage of the second LRT train released - it has been installed in Astana
Tengrinews.kz – The second LRT train, consisting of two cars, has been installed on the left bank of Astana.
13 June 2025 12:16
