en.Wedoany.com Reported - On April 7 local time, a key milestone was achieved in the Astana Light Rail Transit (LRT) project in Kazakhstan. All 19 light rail trains supplied by CRRC Tangshan have been simultaneously put into operation for testing. Through simulating train schedules and validating key operational parameters, the system's overall dispatching capability is being comprehensively verified. This marks the official transition of the system from single-vehicle testing to the multi-train linkage verification phase. This round of testing is conducted under GoA4 level fully automatic unmanned driving mode, requiring no driver involvement; the system relies on automatic control to complete train dispatching and operation.
The focus of this testing phase revolves around actual operational scenarios. The system simulates complete schedules, including core parameters such as passenger boarding/alighting processes, station dwell times, and train headway control. Through the coordinated operation of multiple trains, the compatibility and stability of the signaling system, dispatching system, and vehicle control system are thoroughly examined. The test results will be used for further precise system optimization, ensuring stable, safe, and reliable operation of the Astana LRT during formal service.
As the core equipment supplier for the Astana LRT project, CRRC Tangshan achieved the milestone of project vehicles progressing from contract signing to rollout in just 7 months, starting from the vehicle supply contract signing in October 2024. This not only set a new record for CRRC Tangshan's overseas project delivery but also demonstrated to the world the formidable strength and sense of responsibility of China's rail transit equipment manufacturing industry. In terms of capacity configuration, 15 of the 19 trains will be deployed for daily operation, with the remaining 4 serving as backups.
The Astana LRT project spans a total length of 22.4 kilometers and is designed, constructed, and operated according to Chinese standards. It is the first urban light rail line in Central Asia, serving as a significant platform for in-depth cooperation between China and Kazakhstan in the rail transit equipment sector and a representative project of the Belt and Road Initiative jointly built by the two countries.
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