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Astana LRT Planned extension

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The Astana Light Rail Transit (LRT) project began with discussions in the early 2000s. A formal start occurred in 2011 with the establishment of Astana LRT LLP and a capsule-laying ceremony. However, actual construction did not commence immediately, and the project was suspended by 2013 due to its high cost, with a BRT system proposed as an alternative. In 2015, the project was revived through an agreement with Chinese companies. Subsequently, the LRT project faced significant delays and allegations of corruption, leaving partially constructed infrastructure. Despite these challenges, authorities decided to proceed with the LRT. By late 2024 and early 2025, substantial construction progress was reported, including the completion of concrete structures and track installation on certain sections. In January 2025, the Astana Akim announced that construction was slated for completion by summer, with the first trains anticipated for arrival in September 2025 for extensive testing, targeting an opening in early 2026. Most of the names on planned extensions are my fantasy. If it looks stupid to you, I made this looking to the source map and actually seeing geology works on Astana-Qosshy highway. And then thinking a little. Information source: https://informburo.kz/stati/novyi-genplan-astany-cto-snesut-gde-budut-novye-skoly-i-kakie-raiony-soedinit-lrt_1668593083
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Ridership
231M
Cost
$ 12.1B
Stations
65
Lines
6
Modes
1
Length
76 km
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The Astana Light Rail Transit (LRT) project began with discussions in the early 2000s. A formal start occurred in 2011 with the establishment of Astana LRT LLP and a capsule-laying ceremony. However, actual construction did not commence immediately, and the project was suspended by 2013 due to its high cost, with a BRT system proposed as an alternative. In 2015, the project was revived through an agreement with Chinese companies. Subsequently, the LRT project faced significant delays and allegations of corruption, leaving partially constructed infrastructure. Despite these challenges, authorities decided to proceed with the LRT. By late 2024 and early 2025, substantial construction progress was reported, including the completion of concrete structures and track installation on certain sections. In January 2025, the Astana Akim announced that construction was slated for completion by summer, with the first trains anticipated for arrival in September 2025 for extensive testing, targeting an opening in early 2026. Most of the names on planned extensions are my fantasy. If it looks stupid to you, I made this looking to the source map and actually seeing geology works on Astana-Qosshy highway. And then thinking a little. Information source: https://informburo.kz/stati/novyi-genplan-astany-cto-snesut-gde-budut-novye-skoly-i-kakie-raiony-soedinit-lrt_1668593083
Map type: local | Total track length: 48 miles | Center coordinate: 51.1199, 71.4159 | * Astana Metro Phase I: (Metro/rapid transit, 19 stations) Äwejai (Airport), Atameken, Esil, Mäñgilik El, Mäñgilik El, Astana Juldyzy (The Star of Astana), Nura, Universitet (University), Uly Dala, Astana Arena, Jekpe-jek saraiy (Palace of Martial Arts), Syğanaq, Bäiterek, Ministrlikter üii (House of Ministries), Ulttyq murajai (National museum), Teatr (Theatre), Myñjyldyq Alleiasy (Millenium Boulevard), Jibek Joly, Nurly Jol railway station * Phase IV: (Metro/rapid transit, 10 stations) Isatai, Uzaq Batyr, Коргалжын шоссе, Qorgaljyn, Qaiym Muhamedhanov, QazUTB, Kültegin, Green Plaza, Turan, Syğanaq * Phase II: (Metro/rapid transit, 12 stations) Astana-1 Railway station, Jastar theatre, Moldagulova köshesi, Namys, Bögenbai Batyr, Seifullin köshesi, Kenesary, Saiabaq, Duman, Saraishyq, Han Shatyr, Syğanaq * Qosshy extention: (Metro/rapid transit, 7 stations) Qosshy, Aqan seri, Qosshy äkimdigi, Orman alqaby, Ippodrom, Astana Juldyzy (The Star of Astana), Nura * Phase III: (Metro/rapid transit, 18 stations) Bögenbai Batyr, Respublika dangyly, Alash tas joly, Astanalyq bazar, Abai, Asan qaigy, Beisekbaev, Jubanov, Aqbulaq, Jansügirov köshesi, Küishi Dina, Müsirepov, Jeruiyq saiabagy, Station Name, Temirbek Jürgenov, Bastöbe, Sherqala, Nurly Jol railway station * Phase IV Branch: (Metro/rapid transit, 10 stations) 401, 402, 403, 404, 405, Jagalaw, Kültegin, Green Plaza, Turan, Syğanaq
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