The extension will allow Kenyans to board trains in the CBD instead of travelling to Syokimau as has been the case.
By
Vincent Owino
Business & Technology Reporter
Nation Media Group
The standard gauge railway (SGR) line is set be extended into the Nairobi central business district (CBD), closing a crucial last-mile gap that left thousands of commuters disadvantaged by a 20-kilometre travel to and from the current passenger terminal in Syokimau.
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The project forms part of infrastructure developments jointly financed by the governments of Kenya and the United Kingdom under…
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The Riruta-Ngong MGR line was commissioned in December 2023. Mr Omtatah and the association contend that funds from the Railway…
Higher passenger numbers, premium-class services and record freight volumes pushed SGR revenue to an all-time quarterly high.
The latest addition comes amid the increasing popularity of SGR services, which have attracted passengers seeking faster journey…
