During the upcoming March holidays, the national carrier is set to transport over 30,000 passengers, as reported by the press service of "Passenger Transportation" JSC on March 5, 2024.
To accommodate the expected increase in passenger flow during the festive period of "Nauryz Meyramy," the national carrier will be operating three additional trains. These trains will run on the following routes:
- Train No. 201/202 on the "Astana – Almaty-1" route for four trips
- Train No. 203/204 on the "Astana – Shymkent" route for three trips
- Train No. 205/206 on the "Aktobe – Shymkent" route for two trips
In addition, 398 extra carriages will be added to passenger trains during the holiday period, especially in high-demand routes.
Additional train services will be provided in various regions, including the Northern region and the Western region, to cater to the increased passenger demand during the festive season.
Ticket sales for the additional trains have already begun on March 5, and tickets can be purchased on the website bilet.railways.kz and at ticket offices.