OREANDA-NEWS. During his working trip to Kostanay region Prime Minister Serik Akhmetov visited the construction site of the railwa line “Arkalyk-Shubarkol”.

Arkalyk-Shubarkol branch line as well as the new rail line Zhezkazgan-Beineu are strategically important not only for the development Zhezkazgan-Arkalyk region, but for the country as a whole. The implementation of infrastructure projects announced in the President's address to the nation significantly increases the competitiveness of the economy, transit and export potential of Kazakhstan.

The total length of Arkalyk-Shubarkol line will be 214 kilometers. Works on the subgrade formation, installation of bridges and overpasses and culverts are nearing completion.

The new railway line, which passes through the single-industry town, will turn it into a transit one.

The Prime Minister inspected the construction of the railway and gave a number of instructions.

“This road will give life to the region, open new productions and jobs,” Akhmetov said.