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New SGR link to Nairobi CBD to make rail travel easier for commuters

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New SGR link to Nairobi CBD to make rail travel easier for commuters

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is seeking a contractor to develop a 15-kilometre SGR line linking the Syokimau passenger terminus with Nairobi Central Station, which is currently served only by the older metre-gauge railway (MGR).

By Maureen Kinyanjui 7 Jul 2026

Kenya Railways schedules consultative meeting for Nairobi commuter rail upgrade plans

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Kenya Railways schedules consultative meeting for Nairobi commuter rail upgrade plans

The initiative is designed to overhaul commuter rail operations and improve urban mobility within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area through extensive infrastructure upgrades, electrification of the rail system, development of transit-oriented projects, and procurement of modern trainsets, with the stakeholder meeting set for June 24.

By Chrispho Owuor 9 Jun 2026

A coach belonging to the Kenya Railways Corporation. PHOTO./Visit Nairobi

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Kenya Railways completes Mombasa commuter rail service, set to ease urban travel

The ambitious project included the construction of modern passenger stations in Mombasa town and Miritini,

By Brenda Socky 19 Aug 2025