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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
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 19:33
“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 16:38
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 17:30
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 10:03
Footage of the second LRT train released - it has been installed in Astana
Tengrinews.kz – The second LRT train, consisting of two cars, has been installed on the left bank of Astana.
13 June 2025 12:16
First LRT train cars placed on tracks in Astana
Tengrinews.kz - The first light rail transit (LRT) train cars have been placed on the tracks in Astana.
11 June 2025 16:22
Train narrowly avoids collision with bus in Zhambyl region
Tengrinews.kz - A passenger train narrowly avoided a collision with a bus that drove onto the tracks in the Zhambyl region, according to Kazakhstan
09 June 2025 10:07
How life in Kazakhstan will change from June 2025
Tengrinews.kz - Several updates affecting the daily lives of Kazakh citizens will come into effect starting June 2025.
02 June 2025 08:58
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
Baby girl born on Astana–Zhezkazgan train with help from fellow passengers
Tengrinews.kz - A baby girl was born aboard the Astana–Zhezkazgan passenger train.
28 May 2025 11:13
Up to what age can children travel for free by train in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz - Summer is travel season, and Kazakhstan’s national railway operator is reminding parents of the rules for traveling with children
26 May 2025 09:11
Why Kazakhstanis still travel in aging train cars, transport minister explains
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstanis continue to travel in outdated train cars because removing them all at once would create a shortage during peak
13 May 2025 17:41
Summer routes: additional trains will be launched in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – JSC “Passenger Transportation” is launching 11 additional railway routes for the upcoming summer season.
08 May 2025 12:08
‘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
'Women's compartment' to appear on another train in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – The national railway carrier is launching a women's carriage on route No. 614/613 Uralsk – Mangystau.
28 April 2025 12:07
How driverless trains for Astana's LRT are being assembled
Tengrinews.kz - The Astana akimat (local government administration) has revealed how driverless trains for the city’s light rail transit (LRT)
07 April 2025 13:01
How train ticket prices are set: Kazakhstan Temir Zholy explains
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstanis have noticed rising ticket prices on certain train routes, prompting a response from Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).
02 April 2025 13:32
Astana–Almaty train route to change: What’s known
Tengrinews.kz - The routes of Talgo trains running between Astana and Almaty will be modified.
01 April 2025 18:29
When will Wi-Fi appear on Kazakhstan trains
Tengrinews.kz - Chairman of the Telecommunications Committee under the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry, Damir
01 April 2025 14:43
