KTZ provided train service for 390 passengers due to road closures in several regions

12-03-2026

Due to difficult weather conditions and temporary road closures in the Aktobe, Akmola, and Pavlodar regions, KTZ organized passenger train service to ensure public transportation accessibility.

From March 10 to 12, 2026, seven passenger trains were in operation, carrying 390 passengers.

On March 10, passengers boarded train #353 from Astana to Pavlodar, traveling from Semey to Nurly Zhol. Forty-four passengers were transported via Pavlodar, Ekibastuz, Shiderty, and Yereymentau stations to Nurly Zhol station.

On March 11–12, the following trains carried passengers on the Aktobe–Atyrau route:

Train No. 692 "Aktobe–Atyrau" carried 73 passengers from Aktobe station to Kandyagash, Alga, and Bestamak stations.

Train No. 109 "Mangistau–Aktobe" carried 13 passengers via Alga and Bestamak stations to Aktobe station.

Train No. 110 "Aktobe–Mangistau" carried 117 passengers from Aktobe station to Alga and Bestamak stations.

Train No. 34 "Aktobe–Almaty" carried 44 passengers from Aktobe station to Alga and Kandyagash stations.

Train No. 691 "Atyrau - Aktobe" carried 35 passengers via Karauylkeldy, Shubarkudyk, Alga, and Bestamak stations to Aktobe station.

Train No. 139 "Pavlodar - Presnogorkovskaya" also carried passengers on the Pavlodar - Astana route.
64 passengers were carried via Shiderty, Yereymentau, and Yerkenshilik stations to Astana station.

Since the beginning of the 2026 winter season, trains have carried approximately 2,000 passengers due to adverse weather conditions.

In difficult weather conditions, rail transport remains one of the most reliable and safest modes of transportation. The national carrier continues to take the necessary measures to ensure passenger safety and comfort.

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»