Nov 15, 2023
The construction of the Zhetygen - Kazybek bek railway
line bypassing Almaty station has begun in the Almaty region, the Khabar 24 correspondent
informs.
The Prime Minister of Kazakhstan took part in the ceremony of laying the first link of the railway line. He noted that cargo transportation by rail between Kazakhstan and China in 2022 showed dynamic growth, amounting to more than 23 million tons. Therefore, the Almaty rail junction is under increased load.
Construction of the bypass railway will allow
reorienting cargo traffic to the new Zhetygen - Kazybek bek line, thereby
reducing the load on the Almaty hub by 40%. Today cargo is delayed here for up
to 2 days. Thanks to the road bypassing the city, the delivery time will be
significantly reduced.