The Astana light rail system is scheduled to open this spring. Trainees successfully completed their

 According to a recent announcement on social media by Astana Mayor Zhenis Kassymbek, the Astana Light Rail ( LRT )  project is progressing through testing and is expected to officially begin operation this spring.

Kasimbek stated that he, along with  Kazakhstan's First Deputy Prime Minister Roman Sklyar ,  inspected the light rail depot and learned about  the construction and operational readiness of the Unified Dispatch Center, a crucial component of the project  . This center will serve as the core platform for the management and coordination of the city's transportation system.

 According to reports, the dispatch center will undertake several key functions, including:

• Light rail train operation scheduling and management;

• Coordinated control of traffic lights in urban intelligent transportation systems;

• Public transportation dispatching and operation management;

• Urban shared bicycle system dispatching;

• Traffic data processing and analysis, etc.

During this inspection, relevant personnel also  checked several stations, including the "Airport Station," " Bayterekta Station ," "Ministry Building," and "National Museum  ." Currently, the entire line is undergoing trial operation according to the established testing plan.

The testing included a comprehensive inspection of the line's infrastructure and system safety performance, as well as training for operational personnel and emergency response drills. The project team stated that the light rail trains were specifically designed for the climate of Central Asia , enabling them to adapt to low-temperature environments and resist freezing.

Furthermore, the Astana light rail trains will operate  without drivers . Once project testing is complete and the system meets technical requirements, the official passenger operation date will be determined. According to current plans, the Astana light rail is expected to open for operation within the next few months (this spring)  .

Meanwhile, the training program for Astana Light Rail dispatching experts, organized by Tianjin Rail Transit Group, successfully concluded in Tianjin. The graduation ceremony was held at the Holiday Inn Express Heping, a subsidiary of the group. The unforgettable learning journey in Tianjin came to a successful end. Chinese and Kazakh teachers and students exchanged blessings, and the experts and trainees held discussions. The event was filled with the joy of achievement.

Guo Hong, the head of the Astana Light Rail Operations Personnel Training and Consulting Project and deputy general manager of the consulting company under the Rail Transit Group, and Mr. Azamat, the head of the Safety and Information Department of CTS (Urban Transportation Systems Company) of Kazakhstan and the leader of the training course, attended the event and presented graduation certificates to the trainees. Guo Hong warmly congratulated the trainees on their successful completion of the training, fully affirmed their hard work and excellent performance during the training, and urged them to bring the professional knowledge they learned back to Astana to help the Astana Light Rail open and operate smoothly.

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