In Almaty, the construction of the first light rail transit (LRT) line has reached a new milestone with the commencement of rail and concrete sleeper installation along Baurzhan Momyshuly Street. This stage of work is progressing on sections of the route where necessary earthworks and infrastructure relocations have been completed.

The stretch along Baurzhan Momyshuly Street spans 4.4 kilometers. The installation plan for this double-track line includes laying 14,784 concrete sleepers and 1,408 rail assemblies.

Simultaneously, construction continues on other segments of the initial phase, including work along Tole Bi Street. Utility networks within the path of the railway are being methodically relocated in alignment with technological processes.

To recap, the first phase of the LRT's inaugural line will run from the depot in the Alatau District industrial zone, progressing along Baurzhan Momyshuly Street, Tole Bi Street, and Abay Khan Avenue, until it reaches the Almaty-2 railway station. The terminal stop for this phase will be the Raiymbek Batyr transport hub.

Construction is ongoing in accordance with approved technological plans. The first LRT line is expected to be operational by the end of 2027, reports ЖКХ24 referencing the Almaty city administration's official website.

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A working meeting was held at the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan to discuss housing support issues for the population. Vice Minister Kuandyk Kazhkenov met with representatives from public funds RUKHTYLAR and 'Do Not Be Silent, Orphan.'

The meeting addressed housing provision issues, including current allocation mechanisms along with the criteria and requirements for citizens.

Special attention was given to improving state housing support measures, enhancing their accessibility and targeting. Representatives from public funds shared their proposals and highlighted pressing issues that citizens face in practice.

The ideas and issues presented will be studied and considered within the framework of existing legislation, which is crucial for improving the housing support system in the country.

reports ЖКХ24, citing the Official Website of the Committee for Construction and Housing and Utilities Management of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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