Kenya Railways Announces Another Nairobi-Mombasa Straight Journey
Kenya Railways has scheduled an express passenger train from Nairobi to Mombasa on Tuesday that will depart at 10:30 a.m. and arrive at 4:30 p.m.
Kenya Railways stated that the special express passenger train will only operate on Tuesday, December 17, 2024.
“We are pleased to inform you that a special Madaraka Express passenger train will operate on December 17, 2024, from Nairobi to Mombasa only. The train will depart from Nairobi at 10:30 am and arrive at 4:30 pm,” Kenya Railways said in a statement.
Kenya Railway advised anyone interested to book tickets at www.metickets.co.ke.
— Kenya Railways (@KenyaRailways_) December 16, 2024
“We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you. Safe travels.”
Madaraka Express trains are classified into three types: express, inter-county, and Suswa trains.
Customers can choose between the Nairobi Terminus, Ongata Rongai, Ngong, Maai Mahiu, and Suswa.
SGR provides a varied choice of destinations. It has routes that connect Nairobi, Athi River, Emali, Kibwezi, Mtito Andei, Voi, Maisenyi, Mariakani, and Mombasa.
On December 7, President William Ruto committed to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Uganda.
Ruto stated that the deal was reached after consultations with Uganda, Rwanda, and the DRC.
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The President stated that the measure intended to strengthen bilateral connections among the four countries.
“We have agreed that the SGR will be extended from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda and DRC so that in a few years, they too can use the SGR whenever they come to Mombasa and for us to use the SGR whenever we want to go to those countries,” he said.
The President stated that infrastructure such as SGR is critical to regional integration.
“As leaders, MPs and as East Africans, the integration of Africa will be led by the integration of East Africa. East Africa today is the most progressive economic community in Africa,” he said.
Kenya Railways Announces Another Nairobi-Mombasa Straight Journey
