More than 116 thousand passengers with disabilities have used the National Carrier trains since the beginning of 2024

11-07-2024

Since the beginning of 2024, 116 thousand passengers with disabilities have used the National Carrier trains. This figure is higher than the same period last year, which was 111 thousand passengers with disabilities.

Currently, 95 staff cars equipped with compartments for passengers with disabilities are operated on the Kazakhstan railway network.

The design of specialized cars includes lifting devices, convenient vestibule areas and corridors that allow the passenger to move around in a wheelchair. In the compartment for passengers with disabilities, there is a special place with fastenings for a passenger in a wheelchair and his/her companion, as well as a bathroom with handrails and a low-lying sink.

To improve the accessibility of travel for passengers with disabilities, special discounts on travel are available. In commercial trains and Talgo trains, where a special compartment for passengers with disabilities is provided, a 50% discount is provided for all disability groups and their accompanying persons.

Recall that since September 1 of last year, online purchase of railway tickets for people with special needs has been simplified. By the way, there is no longer a need to provide a 6-digit social ID code. Now, to issue discounted tickets, it is enough to enter the IIN and the number of the disability certificate.

Press service of JSC «NC«Kazakhstan Temir Zholy»