Part of the roof at Astana railway station has collapsed. This was reported by Qazaqyia.kz citing Sputnik Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan Railways (KTZ) issued an official statement regarding the incident. According to the company, no one was injured in the collapse. Necessary work is currently underway at the scene.
KTZ representatives said a special commission has been formed to determine the cause of the collapse. The commission includes technical experts and safety officials. The exact cause will be announced after the investigation is completed.
The station's operations have not been suspended; trains are running on schedule. There is no threat to passengers. KTZ has strengthened safety measures and begun inspecting the remaining sections of the roof.
The incident occurred on July 23, 2026. Astana station is the capital's main railway hub, serving thousands of passengers daily. KTZ stated that it will take all necessary measures to prevent similar incidents in the future.