SGR passenger numbers drop by over 100,000 after fare hike
  • Author: Alfred Onyango
  • Date: 2024-08-16 21:15:40

SGR passenger numbers drop by over 100,000 after fare hike

The figures show nearly 1.13 million tickets were sold in the period under review compared to 1.25 million in the same period last year.

New SGR premium coaches charging up to Sh20K offer lactation, baby changing stations
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-22 16:36:11

New SGR premium coaches charging up to Sh20K offer lactation, baby changing stations

Economy-class passengers will also benefit from upgrades, including four charging stations per seating arrangement and dining cars offering various beverages and food options.

Kenya Railways unveils new premium class coaches
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-07-16 07:04:45

Kenya Railways unveils new premium class coaches

The Premium Class Coaches offer privacy and exclusivity, being segregated from other compartments.

13 new commuter rail stations to be commissioned in October - Murkomen
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-07-09 21:00:26

13 new commuter rail stations to be commissioned in October - Murkomen

The stations include Mlolongo, Kitengela, Lukenya, Mutindwa, Kariobangi, Kenyatta University, Gitambaya (Ruiru), Aviation, Kibera, Satellite, Mutuini, Thogoto and Gitaru.

Kenya Railways to expand Nairobi network with three new lines
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-27 20:07:38

Kenya Railways to expand Nairobi network with three new lines

The Kenya Railways 2023–2027 Strategic Plan, which was launched last Friday, details the construction of three new lines covering 45.9 kilometres.

Kenya Railways resumes Nairobi-Ruiru commuter train service after two-week suspension
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-20 07:56:19

Kenya Railways resumes Nairobi-Ruiru commuter train service after two-week suspension

The corporation said the suspension has been occasioned by the ongoing heavy rains that have caused flooding in Nairobi and its environs.

Kenya Railways resumes commuter train services in select routes after heavy rains
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-05-07 07:52:09

Kenya Railways resumes commuter train services in select routes after heavy rains

However, the Limuru and Ruiru routes will remain suspended due to ongoing repair works on the railway lines following heavy rains.

Kenya Railways, bus company adjust plans after school reopening date changed
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-04-29 20:53:13

Kenya Railways, bus company adjust plans after school reopening date changed

Kenya Railways has offered to extend the validity of tickets, while the Modern Coast Express bus says journeys can be rescheduled.

Kenya Railways suspends commuter train services over heavy rains
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-04-24 14:46:47

Kenya Railways suspends commuter train services over heavy rains

In an alert, the Kenya Meteorological Department (Met) said the rains will continue over the next seven days in various parts of the country.

Kenya Railways warns against encroachment on its land
  • Author: Maureen Kinyanjui
  • Date: 2024-04-16 12:12:59

Kenya Railways warns against encroachment on its land

The auditor-general says taxpayers risk losing land worth Sh15.17 billion that was sold parcels to private developers.

Mombasa SGR-MGR link project to be completed by May 31
  • Author: Farhiya Hussein
  • Date: 2024-03-05 07:39:05

Mombasa SGR-MGR link project to be completed by May 31

Once complete, the link will enable passengers to travel between Mombasa Central Railway station at the CBD and Mombasa Terminus in Miritini with ease.

Boost for SGR cargo transport as Kenya receives 50 new wagons
  • Author: Ibrahim Omar
  • Date: 2024-02-05 14:35:14

Boost for SGR cargo transport as Kenya receives 50 new wagons

This is the first time new wagons have been added since the launch of the SGR in May 2017.

Cargo services at Mombasa Port resume after temporary interruption due to floods
  • Author: Dennis Tarus
  • Date: 2023-11-20 09:40:08

Cargo services at Mombasa Port resume after temporary interruption due to floods

The state-owned rail company said the rains had affected normal train operations, including cargo transfers, loading as well as offloading activities at the Port of Mombasa.

Kenya Railways increases SGR passenger fares
  • Author: Dennis Tarus
  • Date: 2023-11-01 16:51:19

Kenya Railways increases SGR passenger fares

Kenya Railways said the increase has been necessitated by changes in the energy and petroleum sector where prices of fuel have significantly increased affecting the cost of its operations.

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