BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12. A new railway station has been commissioned in Tulkibas, Turkestan region of Kazakhstan, following the completion of its reconstruction.
This was reflected in the statement of the press service of Kazakh government.
The station, which has a history of more than 100 years, was first built in 1916. The new terminal is designed to serve around 200 passengers per day and includes a 90-seat waiting area, twice the capacity of the previous station. The station building also houses railway ticket offices, an information desk, food outlets and staff facilities.
The reconstructed facility includes infrastructure for passengers with reduced mobility and people with disabilities, including designated areas and an elevator. A mother-and-child room has also been provided. As part of the reconstruction, the 540-meter-long passenger platform was renovated. Landscaping and improvement works were carried out around the station, while video surveillance and public address systems were installed. The pedestrian bridge was also reconstructed.
The modernization program covers railway stations in several regions of Kazakhstan. A total of 124 railway facilities are scheduled for renovation under the program. As of now, 72 stations have been renovated and commissioned, while reconstruction of another 49 facilities is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026.
Separate projects are planned for three major railway stations in Astana, Almaty and Turkestan that have historical and architectural significance. Their modernization is scheduled for completion in 2027, with the projects taking into account requirements to preserve their historical appearance.
Earlier, a meeting on the progress of the modernization program was held under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan Nurlibek Nalibayev, with participation from regional akims, representatives of the ministries of transport, industry and construction, and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).
During the meeting, KTZ management reported on the implementation of the reconstruction projects, while governors of Atyrau, Aktobe, Mangystau and Abai regions presented updates on facilities in their respective regions. The remaining railway station projects will continue according to the approved schedules. "During the meeting, special attention was paid to meeting construction and modernization deadlines for facilities, ensuring high-quality work, and strengthening coordination between government agencies and contractors," the statement says.
Following the meeting, Nalibayev instructed relevant state agencies to ensure the timely commissioning of railway facilities and enhance oversight of the quality of construction and installation works.
