Ways to optimize long-distance, local and suburban passenger transportation in modern conditions

In this article, the authors consider issue of optimizing passenger transportation by rail in terms competition with other modes transport that carry passengers both on territory Kazakhstan (local and suburban transportation) international direction. The analysis current state Republic is carried out, divided types transport. trends changes traffic main are studied. priority directions development railway highlighted, which can increase demand for transportation. foreign experience implementation features projects high-speed movement trains developed countries considered. Recommendations most cost-effective approach to increasing speeds network presented.