71 of 124 Modernized Railway Stations Put into Operation in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has put into operation 71 railway stations as part of a nationwide program to modernize and reconstruct 124 railway stations. This was announced in a statement published by the official information resource of the Prime Minister of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

A meeting on the implementation of the modernization program was held under the chairmanship of Kazakhstan's First Deputy Prime Minister, Nurlybek Nalibayev. Participants included regional akims, representatives of the ministries of transport, industry and construction, as well as the company Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).

During the meeting, KTZ management reported on the implementation of reconstruction projects. Akims of Atyrau, Aktobe, Mangystau and Abai regions presented information on the progress of work at facilities in their regions. The implementation of the remaining railway station modernization projects will continue in accordance with approved schedules.

"The meeting paid special attention to compliance with construction and modernization deadlines, ensuring high quality of work, as well as strengthening coordination between government agencies and contractors," the statement said.

Following the meeting, Nalibayev instructed relevant government agencies to ensure the timely commissioning of railway facilities and strengthen control over the quality of construction and installation works.

Earlier it was reported that since June 2026, 70 renovated railway stations have been put into operation in Kazakhstan, 40 of which were completed only in July. Thus, more than half of the program to modernize the country's 124 stations has been completed.

The modernization program is being implemented by Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ) on the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev. The latest phase covered 15 regions. Akmola Region became the leader, with 12 stations renovated. Karaganda Region came second with 11 modernized stations, including passenger platforms and infrastructure of Karaganda-Sortirovochnaya station.

Currently, 54 more stations are under reconstruction. The scope of work ranges from full reconstruction to selective modernization. Some stations were demolished and rebuilt, while others had their premises expanded, structures reinforced, new lobbies created, and passenger platforms modernized.