Temirtau, Karaganda Region
The Head of State travelled by tram along Republic Avenue to the Inzhenernaya stop, personally assessing the quality of the work carried out and the readiness of the upgraded transport infrastructure for full operation.
Tram services were restored by Qarmet JSC in 2024. Since services resumed, more than one million passenger journeys have been made.
A total of 30 kilometres of track have been restored or replaced across the city, and eight new modern trams have been purchased, enabling regular services to operate in accordance with the timetable.
A convenient electronic fare payment system has been introduced on the trams, while Qarmet company employees and retirees are entitled to free travel.
During a brief conversation with the management of Qarmet JSC, the President highlighted the importance of restoring tram services in the city of steelworkers.
“Indeed, for Temirtau, the tram is a link between generations. It was right that residents called for the restoration of tram services and that you responded to their wishes. When you took over the steelworks, I stressed the need to improve Temirtau’s urban environment. The city had been neglected. Although much remains to be done, a start has been made. Temirtau’s residents now have access to natural gas. As far as I am aware, the mood is positive, as people see the improvements and express their appreciation. I understand that mood of the workforce has improved considerably. What matters most is that there are positive trends. We will certainly make the plant a symbol of progress, success and, I would even say, prosperity,” Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said.
