KTZ Dar Rail VL80s-1763 Aktau station 30 April 2025 3
As we wait around by the cement works, around 50 metres behind us freights roll by on the busy main line from Astana to all points south. Most are in the hands of the Alstom KZ8 double unit electrics, but around a fifth are hauled by the much older VL80. So eventually it seems like a good idea to run over and see what is coming this time when the crossing gates sound for the umpteenth time. You know, if you actually decide to wait for one, then nothing comes in the direction you are hoping for. But this time the coin lands heads up because the freight that plods into view is a red Dar Rail VL80c.
And another secret is shown, behind all the undergrowth are the pre fabricated platforms of Aktau station. Infrequent stopping trains formed of Electric multiple units do call here.
Dar Rail operated VL80s-1763 passes through Aktau station adjacent to the cement works on the main line from Astana to Karagandy on the 30th of April 2025.
KTZ Dar Rail VL80s-1763 Aktau station 30 April 2025 3
As we wait around by the cement works, around 50 metres behind us freights roll by on the busy main line from Astana to all points south. Most are in the hands of the Alstom KZ8 double unit electrics, but around a fifth are hauled by the much older VL80. So eventually it seems like a good idea to run over and see what is coming this time when the crossing gates sound for the umpteenth time. You know, if you actually decide to wait for one, then nothing comes in the direction you are hoping for. But this time the coin lands heads up because the freight that plods into view is a red Dar Rail VL80c.
And another secret is shown, behind all the undergrowth are the pre fabricated platforms of Aktau station. Infrequent stopping trains formed of Electric multiple units do call here.
Dar Rail operated VL80s-1763 passes through Aktau station adjacent to the cement works on the main line from Astana to Karagandy on the 30th of April 2025.