News about train
Over 100 additional flights to be launched from Astana and Almaty for Nauryz
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakhstanis will have five consecutive days off from March 21 to 25. To ensure everyone can visit relatives or go on a short
17 March 19:56
LRT fare in Astana revealed
Tengrinews.kz - The Astana Akimat has published a draft resolution on fare rates for light rail transit (LRT). The document has been posted
12 March 15:31
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
“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
“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
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
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
“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 17:59
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
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 20:35
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 14:04
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 20:48
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 15:15
