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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TIANJIN, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) — In preparation for the launch of the light rail transit (LRT) system in Astana, 29 LRT train operators are undergoing training in the north Chinese city of Tianjin for 90 days.
The project to build LRT lines in Astana is being implemented with the participation of Chinese companies, including the Sixth Construction Bureau of the China National Construction and Engineering Corporation and the Tianjin Metro. This is the first light rail network in Astana and in Central Asia as a whole.
Before arriving in China, the LRT train operators completed a theoretical training course in Astana, and in Tianjin they moved on to practical training, during which the main tasks were familiarization with train equipment, practicing actions in emergency situations, and practical training on rolling stock.
Training and internship are conducted by specialists from the Tianjin Metro. The Chinese side has developed special training programs for operators from Kazakhstan, adapted to the climatic and operational conditions of Astana.
“Our team of specialists has visited Astana many times to study in-depth the local operating conditions and special needs, and as a result, we have developed a special simulation program for safe driving and emergency response to accidents in icy and snowy weather, which is as close as possible to the harsh winter climate of Astana, characterized by severe frost and heavy snowfalls,” said Wang Qingyun, CEO of the consulting company at the Tianjin Metro.
Among the operators being trained in Tianjin is 36-year-old Dabkhan Kossanov, who has 15 years of experience driving passenger and freight trains. “I dream of returning to my homeland after mastering practical skills here, to become a professional mentor to help more young people in Kazakhstan start a career in the light rail industry,” he told Xinhua.
According to the previously concluded framework agreement, the first stage of the LRT project in Astana is over 20 km long, with 18 stations and one wagon depot. Chinese enterprises are participating in the implementation of the project – from design and construction to operation and training of technical personnel, which will have to overcome a number of engineering and construction difficulties, such as extreme frosts of up to minus 40 degrees Celsius, frequent strong winds and high groundwater levels, as well as introduce advanced environmental technologies into the project.
According to the authors of the project, as one of the achievements in the implementation of the Belt and Road initiative, the new transport system will be able to almost halve the travel time between the two ends of the LRT line, effectively alleviate the problem of traffic congestion in the city during rush hours, stimulate economic revival along the route of this line, and also improve the overall image and urban competitiveness of Astana. -0-
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