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New Talgo train to launch on troubled Almaty–Kostanay route
Tengrinews.kz – A new Talgo service will begin operating between Almaty and Kostanay, the national passenger rail operator told Tengrinews.
21 November 2025
Chinese railway workers will be able to live and work in Kazakhstan starting in December
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan and China have agreed to allow rotational workers from their border railway stations to be stationed on each other’s
18 November 2025
Which trains will replace “Talgo“: new details
Tengrinews.kz – The new trains set to replace the "Talgo" sets have passed certification tests.
07 October 2025
“Historic moment”: Tokayev launches second line of key railway
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev launched the second line of the Dostyk–Mointy railway, calling it a landmark infrastructure
30 September 2025
“Kostanay – Almaty“: new train to be introduced on the route
Tengrinews.kz – It has been announced that the national carrier "Passenger Transportation" plans to launch new trains in 2026, as well as increase
22 September 2025
Stadler trains to replace Talgo on key Kazakhstan routes
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s Passenger Transportation company has unveiled new Stadler train cars set to gradually replace the country’s Talgo
17 September 2025
Starlink internet to be tested on Kazakh trains
Tengrinews.kz – Internet service from Elon Musk’s company Starlink will be introduced on several Kazakh trains.
17 September 2025
New baggage rules on Kazakhstan’s trains: what’s allowed and what costs extra
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan’s national railway operator “Kazakhstan Temir Zholy” has reminded passengers of the rules for carrying baggage on
09 September 2025
Kazakhstanis dissatisfied with train car conditions, says Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev addressed public complaints about the poor state of passenger train cars in Kazakhstan. The
08 September 2025
Conflicts over lower berths on trains spark debate in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakh passenger has complained that he is regularly asked to give up his lower berth on trains to elderly travelers, despite
27 August 2025
Kazakh passenger suggests age limit for upper train berths
Tengrinews.kz – A Kazakh traveler has proposed an unusual rule for train passengers after repeatedly facing requests from elderly travelers
22 August 2025
Tokayev meets with new head of Kazakhstan’s national railway company
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met with Talgat Aldybergenov, the newly appointed Chairman of the Board of Kazakhstan Temir
31 July 2025
“Journey to Alakol”: How to get there by train
Tengrinews.kz - Traveling to the scenic Alakol resort by train is a great option for those who prefer a leisurely journey. Tengrinews.kz explains
18 June 2025
Almaty man sentenced to 4 years and fined 3 million tenge for fake bomb threats
Tengrinews.kz - A 44-year-old resident of Almaty has been sentenced to four years in prison for repeatedly making false bomb threats targeting
17 June 2025
Kazakhstan to phase out Talgo trains
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan will no longer purchase Talgo railcars, though existing trains will remain in service until the end of their operational
29 May 2025
‘Train, bus and Mercedes collide’: Accident at railway crossing in Taraz
Tengrinews.kz - A freight train, a Dongfeng minibus, and a Mercedes passenger car were involved in a traffic accident at a railway crossing
05 May 2025
Tokayev orders an increase in international flight routes
Tengrinews.kz - During a meeting with Minister of Transport Marat Karabayev, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev instructed to increase the number
10 April 2025
Explosion at Astana railway station: Container's origin revealed
Tengrinews.kz – The container that exploded at the Astana railway station on February 14 originated from the European Union, carrying electrical
19 February 2025
Powerful explosion occurred at night in Astana
Tengrinews.kz - The Transport Police Department reported details about a powerful explosion in the area of the old railway station in Astana,
14 February 2025
Bridges and LRT: Astana akim addressed traffic congestion solutions
Tengrinews.kz - How will Astana tackle traffic congestion? Akim (governor) of the capital, Zhenis Kassymbek, provided insights during a briefing.
20 December 2024