First LRT Train Arrives in Nur-Sultan

Nur-Sultan's LRT System Reaches Key Milestone: First Train on Tracks Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan – June 11, 2025 – A significant step forward in the development of Nur-Sultan's Light Rail Transit (LRT) system occurred today. The first two-car train was successfully lifted onto the tracks at station 101. This event marks the completion of a crucial phase in the project's construction, paving the way for test runs scheduled to begin in September 2025. The video footage shows the train being carefully maneuvered into place by a large crane. Workers in safety vests can be seen overseeing the operation. Asylbek Duisebaev, head of City Transportation Systems, expressed confidence in the project's progress, stating, “The lifting of the first train is a major milestone in the implementation of this project. We are moving strictly according to schedule, and this autumn we will begin testing the LRT systems.” The timely completion of this phase is a positive sign for Nur-Sultan's residents, who eagerly anticipate the improved public transportation options the LRT system will provide. The successful placement of the first train signals the city's commitment to modernizing its infrastructure and enhancing the lives of its citizens.