people · May 21, 2026
President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inaugurates Astana LRT Line 1 automated metro
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President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev inaugurates Astana LRT Line 1 on May 16, 2026 with ticket number 001. The 22.4 km automated light metro line features 1520 mm gauge, 80 km/h maximum speed, 18 stops, and 19 four-car trainsets carrying 600 passengers each. Services run every 5 to 10 minutes from 06:00 to 23:00 with a 40-minute end-to-end journey time. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev described the opening as an event of special significance for Astana and Kazakhstan aiming for Eurasia transport hub status.
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