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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TIANJIN, Jan. 29 (Xinhua) — In preparation for the launch of the light rail transit (LRT) system in the Kazakh capital Astana, 20 LRT train operators from Kazakhstan will undergo training in the north Chinese city of Tianjin for three months.
The LRT project in Astana is being implemented with the participation of Chinese companies, including the Tianjin Rail Transport Corporation (TRT). This is the first light rail network in Astana and in Central Asia as a whole.
For cadets from Kazakhstan, TRT Corporation developed a rigorous training program consisting of theoretical courses, training on simulation systems, and, finally, practical internship on rolling stock, so that they gain a thorough understanding of dispatching technologies and operating regulations for rail transport based on Chinese standards.
The Astana LRT project, covering over 21 kilometers, will reportedly fully implement Chinese technological standards and utilize a Chinese-made automated driverless system. It is expected that after training in Tianjin, Kazakhstani workers will be able to more easily and quickly adapt to LRT operations.
Training for personnel for the Astana LRT project began in Tianjin in June 2025, when a group of 29 people arrived from Kazakhstan. They were replaced by a second group of 20 in December of that year.
As a reminder, according to the previously signed framework agreement, the first phase of the LRT project in Astana will be over 21 kilometers long, with 18 stations and one train depot. The new transportation system is expected to nearly halve travel time between the two ends of the LRT line, effectively alleviate urban congestion during rush hour, stimulate economic revitalization along the route, and improve Astana's overall image and urban competitiveness.
As a key project in the Belt and Road Initiative, Chinese companies are participating in all aspects of the Astana LRT project, from design and construction to operation and training of technical personnel. They will have to overcome a number of engineering and construction challenges, such as extreme temperatures down to minus 40 degrees Celsius, frequent strong winds, and high groundwater levels, as well as implement advanced environmental technologies.
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