News about transport
The rise of Alatau City: Air taxis tested in the city for the first time
Tengrinews.kz — The city of Alatau hosted a demonstration of the first flying taxi and delivery drone models. We attended the presentation to
20 May 15:53
Not just for guests and tourists - the minister was asked about the future of “Astana LRT“
Tengrinews.kz — Will the Astana LRT trains become a mode of transport exclusively for tourists and visitors to the capital? This question was
19 May 18:59
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
20 years of waiting, a train above the city and a 200-tenge ticket: what the LRT in Astana looks like
Tengrinewsw.kz — For the first time, plans to build a light rail transit system in the capital were discussed back in 2005, and now, after more
05 May 17:22
Astana's mayor clarified the launch date for the LRT
Tengrinews.kz — Mayor of Astana Zhenis Kassymbek said that the light rail transit system in the capital may be launched in the coming weeks.
21 April 18:29
Kazakhstan temporarily closes checkpoint on border with Russia
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan has temporarily closed a border checkpoint with Russia, citing Rosgranstroy.
27 March 15:41
Border checkpoint between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan to change operating hours
Tengrinews.kz — Kazakhstan’s Mazhilis has ratified a protocol amending the agreement between the governments of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan on
21 January 18:58
Kazakhstan aims to become a transport hub of Eurasia – Tokayev
Tengrinews.kz – President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has said Kazakhstan has the vision and ambition to turn into a major transport hub of Eurasia,
05 January 17:59
No sudden hike to 500 tenge: Government responds to public transport fare discussion
Tengrinews.kz – Kazakh officials addressed public discussions about a proposed 500-tenge fare for buses in Astana and Almaty during a government
14 October 2025 14:43
Trams are returning to Almaty: where will they run?
Tengrinews.kz – Almaty is planning to reintroduce trams to the city. Askhatsaduov, the CEO of "Almatygenplan," shared the future tram routes
24 September 2025 16:49
E-scooters out of control: number of accidents doubles in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – The number of accidents involving electric scooter riders in Kazakhstan has surged over the past year, citing Ranking.kz.
19 September 2025 12:58
New Thai low-cost airline to launch flights to Almaty
Tengrinews.kz - Thai AirAsia X, a low-cost carrier based in Bangkok, will begin operating direct regular flights between Bangkok and Almaty
03 September 2025 22:50
Tokayev outlines strategically important projects with Chinese companies
Tengrinews.kz - President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev took part in the 8th meeting of the Kazakhstan-Chinese Business Council, held in China, citing
02 September 2025 12:49
“Where are you?”: Dangerous TikTok trend spotted on car bumpers in Kazakhstan
Tengrinews.kz – A new and bizarre TikTok trend has emerged in Kazakhstan: drivers across several cities have been spotted with the phrase “Where
25 August 2025 11:36
Law enforcement to gain access to travel data of Kazakh passengers
Tengrinews.kz – Starting August 31, information about airline, train, and sea passengers in Kazakhstan will be automatically shared with law
21 August 2025 18:56
New flights: Kazakhstanis will be able to travel to China more frequently
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan and China are expanding their cooperation in civil aviation. Airlines from Kazakhstan will now be able to operate
18 August 2025 19:22
Astana’s LRT to be fully operational only in 2026
Tengrinews.kz - Astana Akim (mayor) Zhenis Kassymbek has shared details on when the city’s Light Rail Transit (LRT) will open and how much a
14 August 2025 14:41
“It’s not enough” - Tokayev on Kazakhstan’s international flight network
Tengrinews.kz - Kazakhstan needs to significantly expand its air connections with other countries, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said during
01 August 2025 14:33
A look inside Astana’s LRT train cars
Tengrinews.kz - Mazhilis Deputy Samat Nurtaza has shared a look inside the new light rail transit (LRT) train cars in Astana.
04 July 2025 19:32
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
