Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 5 / Trend E. Kosolapova/
Kazakh city of Astana will launch a light rail system by 2017, the city's authority web-site reported.
Some 50 trains will run through this rail system.
Currently within the implementation of Kazakh President's and Government's instructions, the akimat of the city [authorities] develop a 'New transport system of Astana city' project. This project envisages creation of a rapid light rail system which will connect all other vehicles systems.
The light rail system will be 42.1 km long including 12 km overland line and 30 km underground line.
The stations will be equipped with ventilation and heating, elevators, escalators and pedestrian subways.
Kazakh capital to launch light rail system by 2017
Kazakh city of Astana will launch a light rail system by 2017