Tokayev inspects restored tram network in Temirtau

The city has restored or replaced 30 kilometres of tracks and acquired eight new tram cars.

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev rode a tram in Temirtau and reviewed the upgraded infrastructure. Service resumed in 2024, and more than one million passenger trips have been made since then.

Author: Робот Source: Karaganda Region Akimat, Kazakhstan

A tram running on upgraded tracks in Temirtau — Kassym-Jomart Tokayev visits Temirtau’s restored tram network. Illustrative photo. Photo: Makoska / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0

Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev rode a tram along Republic Avenue in Temirtau to the Inzhenernaya stop, assessing the work and the upgraded transport infrastructure’s readiness for full operation.

Qarmet restored tram service in 2024. More than one million passenger trips have been made since the service resumed.

A total of 30 kilometres of tracks have been restored or replaced in the city, and eight new modern tram cars have been acquired. The upgrades allow regular service to run on schedule.

The trams have an electronic fare payment system. Qarmet employees and company veterans travel free of charge.

In a brief conversation with Qarmet management, Tokayev said the resumption of tram service was important for Temirtau. He noted that residents had called for the service to be restored and said positive changes were already visible in the city.

Translated from Russian using artificial intelligence. Source: Karaganda Region Akimat, Kazakhstan

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Tokayev inspects restored tram network in Temirtau

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