Astana greets initial LRT trains Two vehicles for the LRT in Astana have been delivered from China for Kazakhstan capital’s large urban transport project. This is reported by the railway transport news portal Railway Supply.

Astana receives first trains for LRT — two units have arrived from China, delivered by CRRC Tangshan as part of a major urban transport project in the capital of Kazakhstan
Photo: CTS

Another 17 trainsets are due by the end of the year. Testing of the rolling stock will begin, it is reported, as soon as September.

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Train Specifications for Astana

The trains are four cars and automated, with a capacity of 650 passengers. It is 60 meter long in total and runs the ship at the speed of 80 km per hour.

The trains are powered by 1722 kW systems. Analysts say the new fleet will provide reliable and speedy service in increasingly congested urban traffic.

LRT project The Astana LRT project and completion of construction

since 2011, the Astana light-rail project has been under construction. The new line, which will have 18 planned stations, will be a total of 40 kilometers.
Construction is almost finished, according to the city administration, and is scheduled to be completed by summer 2025. After that, there will be a months-long testing phase.
This innovative public transport system in Astana makes modern, convenient and cost-effective mobility daily reality and reduces the pressure on the existing infrastructure.

How many trains are being supplied for the LRT in Astana?

Two trains have been delivered to Astana by CRRC Tangshan, with 17 to be delivered by the end of the year.

What are the major specs of the New LRT Trains?

Each EMU train has four cars and has capacity for 650 passengers, all of its operations are in full automation mode, each of the 60-meter trains have the potential to reach speeds of up to 80 km/h with 1722 kW power systems.

What is the timing for completion and commencement of operations of the Astana LRT?

The 40-kilometer line with 18 stations is set to be completed in summer of 2025, with state-of-the-art trains running on it in several months of tests before passenger online.

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