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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tianjin, November 26 (Xinhua) — The Tianjin Rail Transport Corporation has begun training Kazakh dispatchers for the future light rail transit (LRT) system in Astana. The group of 20 dispatcher students is the second cohort of trainees being trained by the Chinese side, following the completion of driver training for the first light rail system in the Kazakh capital.
As one of the course participants, Nurke Usen, noted, before starting the training, he believed that a dispatcher's job was limited to simply "giving commands." "Now I understand that the dispatch service is the true 'nerve center' of LRT operations, encompassing in-depth analysis, comprehensive coordination, and a host of other specialized tasks," he shared.
The first phase of the Astana LRT project is over 20 kilometers long. It includes 18 stations and one depot. Trains have a design speed of 80 km/h. In April 2024, Tianjin Rail Transport Corporation signed a contract for consulting services for the installation and commissioning of equipment systems, response to adverse weather conditions, equipment procurement, and line reconstruction for the first phase of the Astana LRT project.
Dispatchers are key to ensuring the operation of rail transport, responsible for traffic management, work organization, and emergency response. Ensuring the safety and punctuality of trains requires in-depth knowledge of aspects such as train operations, infrastructure, ventilation, and power supply.
According to the Tianjin Rail Transport Corporation, the training will be conducted in three stages: a one-month theoretical course and on-the-job safety training in Astana, followed by three months of practical training on simulators in Tianjin, and a final stage of hands-on skill development in Astana.
“We are ready to share our technical and management expertise in the construction and operation of rail transport free of charge,” said Wu Bingjun, Chairman of the Board of Tianjin Rail Transport Corporation.
According to him, as the project progresses, a talent pool of local specialists will be created, which will help ensure the timely launch of the LRT in Astana. -0-
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