BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 11. Kazakhstan has
commissioned 71 railway stations as part of a nationwide program to
modernize and reconstruct 124 railway terminals.


This was reflected in the statement, published by the official
information resource of the Prime Minister of the Republic of
Kazakhstan.


A meeting on the progress of the modernization program was held
under the chairmanship of First Deputy Prime Minister of Kazakhstan
Nurlibek Nalibayev, with participation from regional akims,
representatives of the ministries of transport, industry and
construction, and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (KTZ).


During the meeting, KTZ management reported on the
implementation of the reconstruction projects, while governors of
Atyrau, Aktobe, Mangystau and Abai regions presented updates on
facilities in their respective regions. The remaining railway
station projects will continue according to the approved
schedules.


"During the meeting, special attention was paid to meeting
construction and modernization deadlines for facilities, ensuring
high-quality work, and strengthening coordination between
government agencies and contractors," the statement says.







Following the meeting, Nalibayev instructed relevant state
agencies to ensure the timely commissioning of railway facilities
and enhance oversight of the quality of construction and
installation works.


Earlier, it was reported that Kazakhstan has opened 70 renovated
railway stations since June 2026, with 40 completed in July alone,
reaching more than half of the country’s 124-station modernization
program.


The modernization program is being implemented by Kazakhstan
Temir Zholy (KTZ) on the instructions of President Kassym-Jomart
Tokayev. The latest stage covered 15 regions, with Akmola Region
leading with 12 renovated stations and Karaganda Region following
with 11, including passenger platforms and infrastructure at
Karaganda-Sorting station.


The remaining 54 stations are currently under renovation. The
scope of work varies from complete reconstruction to selective
modernization. Several stations were demolished and rebuilt, while
others received expanded premises, reinforced structures, new
concourses and upgraded passenger platforms.