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Increased train service during summer: extra trains scheduled for travel

Summer-bound travelers, take note: PJSC Passenger Transportation is expanding its railway network with 11 new routes coming up in the near future, according to our report.

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Increased train service during summer: extra trains scheduled for travel

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Hop Aboard! JSC "Passenger Transportation" Expands Rail Network for Summer Adventures

Summer's almost here and JSC "Passenger Transportation" is amping up its game! Here comes an exciting update for all for your traveling eyes – 11 brand new railway routes are set to roll out this summer season, promising a smoother ride for over 270 thousand passengers.

The national carrier's press service has announced this fantastic news: the schedule includes new trains and an increased frequency on certain routes. Get ready to catch these to-be-legendary rides:

  • Train No 253/254 Astana - Dostyk ("TALGO") twice a week;
  • Train No 207/208 Almaty - Jalanaashkol ("TALGO") on special dates;
  • Train No 211/202 Almaty - Dostyk ("TALGO") every other day;
  • Train No 221/222 Almaty - Dostyk running thrice a week;
  • Train No 457/458 Semey - Dostyk every other day;
  • Train No 459/460 Oskemen - Dostyk every other day;
  • Attached carriages Almaty - Dostyk every other day;
  • Attached carriages Kyzylorda - Dostyk every other day;
  • Attached carriages Pavlodar - Dostyk every other day;
  • Train No 201/202 Astana - Almaty daily;
  • Train No 203/204 Astana - Shymkent daily.

But wait, it doesn't end here! JSC "Passenger Transportation" also plans to launch an additional women's carriage on route No 614/613 Uralsk - Mangystau from June 1.

Stay in the know with a quick tour of the various options:

  1. Purchase Tickets: Tickets will be available 45 days before departure on the official website bilet.railways.kz, as well as at railway station ticket offices.
  2. Informing & Feedback: For added convenience, seek information about the movement of trains through the online board on tablo-railways.kz, call the call center 1433, or reach out via WhatsApp chat 7 776 714 5686.

Still have burning questions? Look no further! Here's a cheat sheet of frequently sought information:

  • When is the TALGO train from Almaty to Alakol going on sale? – Stay tuned for updates on the official railway website or social media channels of the railway company.
  • When will the Almaty-Urumqi-Almaty train be launched? – No official announcements yet, but we'll keep our eyes peeled for updates.
  • When will the Astana-Urumqi train be launched? – As of now, no specific timeline has been set.
  • When will the Atyrau-Almaty train return to normal operation? – Your patience is appreciated as we work to resume regular service.
  • Some southern regions are under-serviced. When will more trains be launched there? - We'll keep you informed as things progress.

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  1. What is the frequency of Train No 253/254 operating between Astana and Dostyk, referring to the train service provided by JSC "Passenger Transportation"? - The train operates twice a week.
  2. What routes does the national carrier, JSC "Passenger Transportation", plan to expand in Almaty, considering the update for the summer season? - The routes include Train No 207/208 Almaty - Jalanaashkol and an increased frequency on certain routes like Train No 211/202, Train No 221/222, and Train No 457/458.
  3. In which two cities does Train No 460 operate its services, according to the new schedule announced by JSC "Passenger Transportation"? - Train No 460 operates its services between Oskemen and Dostyk.
  4. In what two cities will attached carriages be available, as part of the expanded rail network by JSC "Passenger Transportation", aiming to serve more passengers in the summer season? - Attached carriages will be available in Almaty and Kyzylorda.

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