Astana Akim Outlines Progress on Second Phase of Tarlan Astana Light Rail

Astana Akim Zhenis Kasymbek has announced progress on the second phase of the Tarlan Astana light rail system in the Kazakh capital, according to NUR.KZ. In a post on Instagram, he said that since the system launched, passenger numbers have reached nearly 11.5 million trips and that the transport is becoming part of residents' daily lives.

Kasymbek said 294 supports (97%) have been installed and 385 elevated structures (73%) assembled in the direction of Kosshy, with concrete works at stations 401, 402 and 403 planned for completion by the end of 2026. Toward the Zhagalau microdistrict, eight stations are planned, and geological surveys have been completed.

In the direction of the Astana-1 railway station on the right bank, nine stations are planned, including transfer station 201. Work also continues on the transfer hub at stations 201/301 along Syganak Avenue.