In September, test operations of the LRT are set to begin in
Astana. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov was briefed on the progress of one of
the capital’s key transport projects. Last year, the construction of the
overpass, cable-stayed bridge, and the reinforced concrete structures for all
stations was completed. The production of sleepers has been organized in
Astana, rail laying has begun, and the construction of the depot and assembly
of trains are underway. Advanced technologies and high-speed train standards,
capable of reaching speeds up to 350 km/h, are being used for the trains. A
total of 19 four-section trains, each with 650 seats, will be in operation, all
equipped with monitors, cameras, and a set of systems for unmanned train
control.
«Training of specialized personnel has also begun. Landscaping
will be carried out along the entire LRT line. Test operation of the LRT is
scheduled to begin in September and will involve running trains without
passengers. The light rail transport project in Astana is being implemented in
accordance with the advanced GoA4 standard, which includes a test period of about
six months,» noted Assylbek Duissebayev, Chairman of the Board of the City
Transportation Systems.
Second phase of Turan gas thermal plant construction
completed
Bektenov was briefed on the completion of the second stage
of construction of the Turan gas heat station. As of today, the project is 98%
complete. The station is fully automated and incorporates German, Russian, and
Finnish technologies. It currently supplies heat to the residential areas of
Yessil and Nura, as well as to social and industrial facilities covering an
area of about two million square meters.
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