Astana LRT Launch Update: Passengers Expected by Q1 2026

Astana LRT Launch Update: Passengers Expected by Q1 Next Year Astana, Kazakhstan - The mayor of Astana recently announced an update on the launch timeline for the city's long-awaited LRT system. In a brief interview captured on video, he stated that a technical launch is planned for September of this year, with full passenger services expected to commence by the end of the first quarter of 2026. "In September, we plan to begin technical testing," the mayor said. "And then, within three to six months, we should complete the commissioning work. We hope that these works will be completed by the end of this year, maybe plus or minus January-February." The mayor's statement offers a concrete timeline for the project, addressing public anticipation for the new transportation system. The completion of the LRT is expected to significantly improve Astana's public transportation infrastructure and ease traffic congestion. The successful launch will mark a significant step forward in modernizing the city's transportation network.