Kazakhstan Temir Zholy launches railway crossing safety campaign in Astana after 22 crashes
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Kazakhstan Temir Zholy and transport police briefed drivers at Astana station and distributed leaflets on railway crossing rules during the annual Safe Crossing campaign. KTZ reported 22 accidents at railway crossings nationwide since the start of the year. The campaign comes as authorities consider further tightening of penalties after last year's fine increase from 10 to 20 monthly calculation indices (MCI).
The Safe Crossing Campaign
Railway workers and transport police officers gathered at Astana station, a railway crossing in the capital, to distribute information leaflets and hold preventive talks with drivers. KTZ says most crossing accidents are caused by inattention, haste and disregard for road signs, traffic signals and barriers. Since 2023, no traffic rule violations have been recorded at the 27 crossings within the Astana track division, according to division head Tolendy Shapshekeyev.
Accident and Penalty Figures
KTZ has recorded 22 accidents at railway crossings across Kazakhstan since the start of the year. A fine for violating railway crossing rules was raised last year from 10 to 20 monthly calculation indices (MCI). Damage to technical equipment, cargo or property carries a nine-month suspension of driving rights. Authorities are now considering further tightening of liability for crossing violations.
Network Coverage and Driver Accounts
The Safe Crossing action is taking place across Kazakhstan Temir Zholy's national railway network and will continue until mid-September. Driver Vladimir Shamray described frequent violations at Astana crossings, including drivers bypassing the 4.5-metre height restriction sign and passing under closing barriers. The campaign, organised with transport police, aims to prevent collisions at crossing points.
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