A light rail train runs on the first day of its operation in Astana, Kazakhstan, May 16, 2026. (Photo from the official website of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan)
Kazakhstan on Saturday officially launches the Astana light rail transit system, constructed by a Chinese company. It is the first urban light rail line in Central Asia.
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (2nd L) takes the light rail on the first day of its operation in Astana, Kazakhstan, May 16, 2026. (Photo from the official website of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan)
Media representatives take a trial ride during the light rail testing period on the first day of its operation in Astana, Kazakhstan, May 16, 2026. (Photo: China News Service/Shan Lu)
Photo taken on May 16, 2026 shows self-service ticket vending machines inside the light rail station in Astana, Kazakhstan. (Photo: China News Service/Shan Lu)
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