This 22.4 km light rail line is under construction in Kazakhstan. It comprises 18 stations. The line uses 750 V DC overhead electrification and 1435 mm standard gauge. City Transportation Systems LLP Almaty Metro Line 1 Extension and Line 2 · KTZ (Kazakhstan Railways) · News
Astana Light Rail Transit (LRT) is a light rail project in Kazakhstan, currently under construction.
This 22.4 km light rail line is under construction in Kazakhstan. It comprises 18 stations. The line uses 750 V DC overhead electrification and 1435 mm standard gauge. City Transportation Systems LLP and Akimat of Astana are delivering the project, with China Railway International Group and Beijing State-owned Assets Management as main contractors. Under construction since 2011, the line is scheduled to open in 2026, with an investment of USD 2.0 bn.
Construction began in 2011, with completion expected in 2026.
The project has an estimated investment of $2.00B.