“Severe blizzard“: People stranded on Kazakh roads to be evacuated by train

Tengrinews.kz - The national carrier is organizing additional transportation of more than 500 passengers due to unfavorable weather conditions.
These measures are related to adverse weather conditions and temporary closure of highways on the Astana-Karaganda and Astana-Shchuchinsk sections. It is specified that more than 500 passengers will be transported by trains in two directions.
According to the press service of JSC "Passenger Transportation," from January 21, passenger boarding will be organized at the following stations:From the Kurort Burabay station (transportation to Astana):

№6830 Kokshetau - Astana;№7508 Kokshetau - Nurly-Zhol.

From the Sarybel station (transportation to Karaganda and Astana):

№6857 Karaganda - Astana.

Earlier, employees of the Ministry of Emergency Situations announced the rules and advice for driving in difficult weather conditions.