November 9, 2026. A new metro station, Kalkaman, is expected to open in Almaty by December 1, according to the city’s mayor, Darkhan Satybaldy.

He stated that all construction and installation work at the station has been completed. Commissioning and testing procedures are currently underway in accordance with the approved schedule. The area surrounding the station has also been landscaped, and approximately 400 parking spaces have been provided. The mayor noted that the opening of the station will be an important step in improving Almaty’s transport infrastructure. Over the next three years, the city also plans to build three additional metro stations in the western direction.

In the future, the metro line is expected to be extended from Kalkaman station to Barlyk Market.