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===Maps=== | ===Maps=== | ||
* Online: [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128200833/http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/map.php?file=maps/kazakhstan---uzbekistan---kyrgyzstan---tajikstan/kazakhstan---uzbekistan---kyrgyzstan---tajikstan.gif web archive copy of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikstan map from the Railways Through Europe site], dated September 2009 | * Online: [https://web.archive.org/web/20230128200833/http://www.bueker.net/trainspotting/map.php?file=maps/kazakhstan---uzbekistan---kyrgyzstan---tajikstan/kazakhstan---uzbekistan---kyrgyzstan---tajikstan.gif web archive copy of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikstan map from the Railways Through Europe site], dated September 2009 | ||
* [https://trackmap.ru/img/tm_almaty.png Almaty Metro] line map. | |||
===Timetable=== | ===Timetable=== | ||
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==Metro and light rail systems== | ==Metro and light rail systems== | ||
[https://metroalmaty.kz/ru Almaty Metro] (KGP). | |||
The Temirtau tramway, running 11 km to Qarmet owned steelworks complex, closed in February 2023 due to poor infrastructure condition, but is now undergoing a restoration, funded by the steelworks owners and the local authority. | The Temirtau tramway, running 11 km to Qarmet owned steelworks complex, closed in February 2023 due to poor infrastructure condition, but is now undergoing a restoration, funded by the steelworks owners and the local authority. | ||
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==Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services== | ==Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services== | ||
None known. | None known. | ||
==Border Crossings== | |||
{{Azerbaijan - Kazakhstan}} | |||
[[Category:Countries in Asia]][[Category:Countries]] | [[Category:Countries in Asia]][[Category:Countries]] | ||
Latest revision as of 17:53, 5 June 2025
Country Details
See Wikipedia
Railway System
Maps
- Online: web archive copy of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikstan map from the Railways Through Europe site, dated September 2009
- Almaty Metro line map.
Timetable
- Printed: summary timetables are available in some editions of the European Rail Timetable.
Information is available at the Man in Seat 61.
Infrastructure
Gauge
- Broad (1520 mm).
- Tramway systems are 1524 mm gauge.
Metro and light rail systems
Almaty Metro (KGP).
The Temirtau tramway, running 11 km to Qarmet owned steelworks complex, closed in February 2023 due to poor infrastructure condition, but is now undergoing a restoration, funded by the steelworks owners and the local authority.
Recent and Future Changes
Recent Changes
The Temirtau tramway, owned by steelmaker Qarmet, is undergoing a restoration.
Future Changes
The Temirtau tramway was to open on 1 October 2024 (City Day), with new Chinese built trams, but this has been delayed by crew training.
The 22 km Astana Light Metro is due to open in 2025.
Special Notes
Lines with Obscure or Sparse passenger services
None known.
Border Crossings
Azerbaijan - Kazakhstan
Baku (Alat) - Aktau (Kuryk) {train ferry}
Freight only. Operated by the Azerbaijan State Caspian Shipping Company.
The train ferry port in Azerbaijan moved from Baku to the new port of Alat, 70 km south, in September 2014.
The train ferry port in Kazakhstan moved from Aktau to the new port of Kuryk, 60 km south, in 2018.
