News about railway
Kazakhstan’s airports and railway stations to be named under new rules
Tengrinews.kz — The rules for naming airports, railway stations, train stations, bus terminals, metro stations, ports and other state facilities
21 July 21:20
Astana LRT is now Tarlan Astana - CTS explains what will happen to travel cards
Tengrinews.kz — Astana’s light rail transit (LRT) system was recently given the official name Tarlan Astana. When will the infrastructure be
21 July 15:57
Tokayev proposes China jointly set new standards for global logistics
Tengrinews.kz — President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev proposed that China work together to set new standards for global logistics, citing Akorda.
16 July 15:53
“The work remains weak“ - the Prime Minister criticized KTZ again
Tengrinews.kz — Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov has once again criticized the poor performance of the national company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy
14 July 18:27
The “tower” is back: what is happening now with Astana’s old railway station
Tengrinews.kz — Restoration work continues on Astana’s old railway station. In place of the ruins that could still be seen here last year, the
09 July 09:25
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
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
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