en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Almaty City Government recently announced that it has identified the partner enterprises responsible for implementing the Light Rail Transit (LRT) and SkyTrain projects. The relevant cooperation outcomes were achieved during a visit to China by a delegation led by Almaty Mayor Darkhan Satybaldy.

CRRC Participates in Almaty LRT Project

One of the key outcomes of this visit was the signing of a memorandum of cooperation among the Almaty Road Infrastructure Development Authority, CRRC, and Kazakh enterprise Integra Construction KZ.

According to the memorandum, the parties will cooperate on the Almaty Light Rail Transit (LRT) project, including the supply of rolling stock for future light rail lines.

CRRC is one of the world's largest manufacturers of rail transit equipment, with extensive experience in railway rolling stock and urban rail transit equipment, operating in numerous countries and regions globally.

SkyTrain Project Launches Design and Construction Cooperation

In addition to the LRT project, a consortium of Chinese enterprises signed an agreement with Integra Construction KZ to jointly advance the design and construction of the Almaty SkyTrain project.

During the visit, the parties also conducted in-depth discussions on the future construction of transportation infrastructure in Almaty, focusing on topics such as metro network expansion and the application of smart transportation technologies.

The Almaty City Government stated that the implementation of these projects will help attract investment and advanced technology, create new job opportunities, and further enhance the level of urban public transport services and accessibility.

Almaty's First LRT Route Plan Announced

Currently, the Almaty City Government has not yet disclosed the specific investment amount or construction start date for the LRT and SkyTrain projects.

However, Yerzhan Dikhanbayev, Director of the Almaty City Transport Management Authority, previously revealed that the national expert review opinion for the project is expected to be issued in July 2026. Following the completion of the relevant approvals, the government plans to officially commence construction of the LRT project.

According to the plan, Almaty's first LRT line will be approximately 18.3 kilometers long. The line will run along Tole Bi Street, then connect to Almaty-2 Railway Station via Abilai Khan Avenue, and continue along Momyshuly Street to the Industrial Zone in the Alatau District.

In addition to constructing the light rail line, the project will also include the construction of supporting facilities such as a depot to ensure subsequent operations.

With the advancement of the LRT and SkyTrain projects, Almaty is expected to further improve its urban rail transit network, enhance the attractiveness of public transport, and promote the modernization of urban transportation.

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