Sagintayev on the construction of the metro - by the end of the year, we will launch two stations

Sagintayev on the construction of the metro - by the end of the year, we will launch two stations
At a press conference at the Central Communications Service under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Akim of Almaty Bakhytzhan Sagintayev, answering journalists' questions, reported on the pace of metro construction.
 
According to B. Sagintayev, the timing of the construction of the metro was influenced by the pandemic, due to which the borders were closed and the exit of workers and specialists was limited.
 
“Construction of the second start-up complex, of the second stage of the first metro line, which includes the Saryarka and Dostyk stations and a 3.1 km metro line, continues. Availability - 80%. By the end of the year, it is planned to launch two stations and move into test mode, "- said the akim of Almaty B. Sagintayev.
 
As previously reported, the 3.1 km metro line runs along Abai Avenue in the western direction from Altynsarin Avenue to Momyshuly.
 
Currently, work is being carried out on the internal finishing of stations, landscaping, supplying external and internal engineering networks and automation systems, signaling and communication, installation of technological equipment.
 
In addition to these stations, construction of the third start-up complex of the second stage of the Almaty metro has begun in 2020, which includes the Kalkaman station and running tunnels 2.5 km long.
 
Further, it is planned to extend the second line of the metro from the Kalkaman station to the Zapadny bus station, located at the intersection of Ashimov street and Raiymbek Avenue. This will connect the western districts with the historical center of the city of Almaty. With the opening of new stations, an increase in passenger traffic is expected from the current 43 thousand people a day to 119 thousand people a day.
 
In addition, taking into account the prospective development of the city, projects are being considered for the construction of a subway in the western direction to the international airport, as well as in the northern and southern directions.
 

At the same time, 8 new electric train sets are being purchased. With the full launch of the two stations, the increase in passenger traffic is forecasted to reach 86 thousand people per day.