Kazakhstan opens 22 schools and five railway stations ahead of new school year

September 7, 2026 at 08:03 AM2 min

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Kazakhstan opened 22 schools and five modernized railway stations across four regions ahead of the new school year. The openings are part of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's infrastructure modernization program, which covers 124 railway stations nationwide.

Key Facts

Four modernized railway stations opened in the Abai region at Shary, Ushbiik, Zharma, and Zhalanashkol.
The Zhem station in Aktobe region, built in 1905, reopened after reconstruction with its area increased from 387.5 to 421.2 square meters.
Seven new schools opened in Aktobe region, including three in Aktobe city and two in Temir district.
Five schools with 4,200 student places opened in Almaty region under the national project 'Keleshek mektepteri'.
Nine schools and extensions opened in Turkistan region, where 115 schools are undergoing renovation.

Railway Station Modernization

Four stations in the Abai region—Shary, Ushbiik, Zharma, and Zhalanashkol—underwent deep reconstruction with demolition of dilapidated buildings or addition of floors. The Ushbiik station building area increased from 83.7 to 201.1 square meters after modernization. At Zharma station, the old building was completely demolished after a technical survey and a new station was built. The Zhem station in Aktobe region, built in 1905, had its roof and facade replaced, interiors renovated, and platform reconstructed. Construction and installation work has been completed on 100 of the 124 stations in the national modernization program as of September 3.

School Openings

Seven schools opened in Aktobe region: three in Aktobe, two in Temir district, and one each in Mugalzhar and Martuk districts. The new schools are equipped with subject classrooms, gyms, digital equipment, and security systems. More than 194,000 children, including over 20,000 first-graders, began the school year in 449 schools in Aktobe region. In Almaty region, five schools with 4,200 student places opened under the 'Keleshek mektepteri' national project, and ten schools returned to operation after major repairs. Nine schools and extensions opened in Turkistan region, where renovation of 115 schools continues.