News about railway

What you must not do on a train: actions that can get you kicked off Tengrinews.kz – A train journey can be cut short if basic rules of behavior are violated. Passengers are warned that certain actions could result
13 February 18:06
What are you not allowed to carry in your luggage in Kazakhstan Tengrinews.kz — Before traveling by train, passengers are advised to carefully check their luggage: some items are prohibited for transportation
14 January 16:59
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 14:44
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 12:27
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 20:49
“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 15:04
“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 19:13
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 18:33
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 17:57
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 18:52
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 16:12
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 13:55
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 20:11
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 13:55
“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 15:02
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 14:41
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 21:13
‘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 09:53
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 17:55
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 16:49
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