New Almaty Metro Line Connecting Alatau and Sayran Announced

The new metro line will start from the city of Alatau, pass through the Mizam market, and connect to the Sayran station, Orda.kz reports.

Two tenders have been posted on the state procurement website for the preparation of feasibility studies for two segments of the proposed line. The first section will extend from Alatau to the Mizam market; the second, from Mizam to Sayran station. The project is expected to be implemented in phases.

The customer is the Almaty City Mobility Department, and the basis for the work is a resolution by the Akimat dated April 18, 2025.

Funding and Timeline

1.3 billion tenge has been allocated for the feasibility study of the first section, and nearly 900 million tenge for the second. Contractors will be selected through a competitive process scheduled from June 11 to 18.

On the first section (Alatau to Mizam market), seven stations are planned:

• At the Gate City transport hub
  
• Near the Kemel micro-district
  
• At the intersection of the Northern Bypass and Boralday Street
  
• At the intersection of the Northern Bypass and Saud Street
  
• Near a military unit
  
• Near the Kenzhekhan market
  
• On the territory of the Mizam market

Additionally, a branch line is planned to an electric depot, to be located north of the Severny transport hub.

Second section (Mizam to Sayran), five stations are proposed:

• Near the Yalyan market
  
• Near the Adem shopping center
  
• At the intersection of Raimbek Avenue and Tlendiyev Street
  
• At the intersection of Tole Bi and Tlendiyev streets
  
• At the intersection of Abay Avenue and Tlendiyev Street, with a transfer to the first metro line
  Project Scope

The project includes route planning, passenger flow forecasting, site selection, station design, environmental protection measures, and accessibility infrastructure. The use of domestically produced construction materials is also planned.

Context and Development Goals

Earlier, Minister of Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev stated that the new city of Alatau is envisioned as a regional hub for investment, technology, and talent, comparable to Dubai in Central Asia.

Unlike previous projects funded through the state budget, such as in Astana, this development is expected to rely on a competitive private sector environment.

Original Author: Artyom Volkov