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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
“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
“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
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
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
“Elderlies with shubat“: why Kazakhstan is replacing Talgo trains
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstan will stop producing Talgo passenger cars and replace them with new Stadler trains from Spain, Minister of Transport
19 August 2025
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
Can you carry weapons on trains in Kazakhstan?
Tengrinews.kz - Can weapons be transported on trains in Kazakhstan? Tengrinews.kz reached out to the press service of the Ministry of Transport
04 August 2025
4 reasons you can be removed from train in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – Summer is the vacation season, and many Kazakhstanis choose to travel by train. However, even with a valid ticket in hand, a
31 July 2025
Why trains in Kazakhstan are often delayed: KTZ explains
Tengrinews.kz - Passengers in Kazakhstan have been voicing frustration over frequent train delays, particularly on routes arriving in Almaty.
25 July 2025
Where you can fly from Kazakhstan: Full list of countries
Tengrinews.kz - The Ministry of Transport has shared information on international destinations available from Kazakhstan.
23 July 2025
Kazakhstani passenger surprised by train rule
Tengrinews.kz - Summer is vacation season, and many Kazakhstanis travel around the country. Recently, one passenger encountered an unusual situation
01 July 2025
“Like a sauna”: Passengers complain about conditions on Almaty–Kostanay train
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakh passengers are once again voicing complaints about the Almaty–Kostanay train. Travelers reported that in the heat, the
27 June 2025
Train hits and kills two people in Almaty region
Tengrinews.kz - A tragic incident occurred on the evening of June 23 on the Otar – Almaty-1 section of the railway. Two individuals entered
24 June 2025
Which trains in Kazakhstan have “women-only carriages“
Tengrinews.kz – Women-only carriages are being added to an increasing number of trains in Kazakhstan. These carriages are designated exclusively
18 June 2025