Astana-1 Railway Station is being modernized to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility

19-10-2026

At the Astana-1 railway station, where a large-scale reconstruction is currently underway, a visiting commission assessed the conditions being created for citizens with reduced mobility. The inspection was attended by representatives of local executive bodies, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection of the Population, the Territorial Department of the Committee for Regulation and Control in the Field of Social Protection of the Population for the city of Astana, and the "Vezdekhody" ("All-Terrain Vehicles") team.

The experts inspected the surrounding area, entrance groups, internal routes, restrooms, platform exits, ticket offices, and waiting areas.

The project provides for ramps, automatic doors, tactile indicators, warning tapes, and tactile maps (tactile graphic signs). Specialized restrooms and rest rooms for passengers with reduced mobility will also be equipped.

The station, built in 1990, is undergoing a comprehensive modernization. The building's area will increase from 7,830 to 8,408.6 square meters. The works include the reconstruction of platforms and passenger decks, the construction of a canopy over the platforms, and the renovation of facades.

The building will house a police station, a medical clinic, a mother and child room, a children's play area, a co-working space, a food court, and an internet cafe. In addition, video surveillance systems, screening equipment, and information boards will be installed, and certain passenger service processes will be automated.

The modernization aims to update the passenger infrastructure, enhance safety, and improve the quality of service.

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»