Mombasa commuter rail to ease congestion, serve 4,000 passengers daily- Chirchir
Transport CS Davis Chirchir undertook an inspection tour of the upcoming facility, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving public transport systems.
Kenya Railways is set to launch the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service in mid-September 2025. The 16.6-kilometre line between Miritini’s Mombasa Terminus and the city centre promises to ease traffic congestion and improve daily travel for thousands of commuters.
The new service combines 2.8 kilometres of freshly constructed track with 13.8 kilometres of rehabilitated line. Once operational, it is projected to transport around 4,000 passengers daily, offering a faster and more reliable alternative to road transport along one of Mombasa’s busiest corridors.
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According to the Ministry of Roads and Transport, the commuter line will provide seamless connections for travellers using the Madaraka Express Passenger Service to and from Nairobi.
It will also benefit communities situated along the route, including residents of Shimanzi, Mazeras and Changamwe, where traffic congestion has long affected mobility and economic activity.
Transport CS Davis Chirchir undertook an inspection tour of the upcoming facility, reaffirming the government’s commitment to improving public transport systems.
He noted that the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service is part of a broader package of infrastructure projects being rolled out in the Coast Region to enhance mobility, reduce congestion and spur regional growth.
“The government remains committed to strengthening public transport solutions that make urban mobility safer, more reliable and affordable for all Kenyans,” Chirchir said during the tour.
The Cabinet Secretary was accompanied by Transport Principal Secretary Mohamed Daghar, along with the Kenya Railways Board of Directors and management.
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