Measures to improve safety on the Akmola region railway In 2024, locomotive crews of the Akmola freight transportation department were forced to apply 153 emergency brakes due to the appearance of animals, people, and cars driving onto the railway tracks. These incidents not only damage locomotives, but also cause delays in the movement of passenger and freight trains, which in turn disrupts the schedule and threatens the safety of rail transport.
Cattle on the railway remains one of the most serious safety threats. To reduce the risk of such incidents, 69 kilometers of cattle fences were built in 2024 in potentially dangerous areas. Active preventive work with local residents also remains a priority for railway workers.
In 2024, 473 meetings, 40 media appearances, and video broadcasts with rules for safe crossing of railway tracks at major railway stations such as Astana, Kokshetau, and Kurort-Borovoye were organized. Cases of cars suddenly driving onto railway tracks in front of a train at crossings remain a problem that requires special attention.
Most often, such incidents occur due to drivers ignoring traffic lights, locomotive sound and light signals, as well as road signs. To reduce the number of such incidents, 335 joint raids with law enforcement agencies and 44 media appearances were conducted in 2024, where drivers were reminded of the importance of following the rules when crossing railway crossings.
Despite the ongoing problems, positive trends are also observed. According to the results of 2024, the number of traffic safety violations in the Akmola branch decreased by 32% compared to 2023. This was made possible by the introduction of a risk-oriented approach, as well as the development and implementation of targeted measures to prevent repeated incidents.
Preventive work continues to be a key area of activity for railway services. In 2024, the audit office of the Akmola branch conducted 942 inspections, during which more than 10 thousand violations were identified. In response to this, 1,654 prohibitive measures were taken aimed at improving traffic safety.
Railway workers remind that the railway is a high-risk area. The appearance of strangers, livestock and cars on the tracks can lead to tragic consequences, so compliance with safety rules at railway crossings and adjacent areas remains critically important for all road users.
In 2024, locomotive crews of the Akmola freight transportation department were forced to apply 153 emergency brakes due to the appearance of animals, people, and cars driving onto the railway tracks. These incidents not only damage locomotives, but also cause delays in the movement of passenger and freight trains, which in turn disrupts the schedule and threatens the safety of rail transport.