SGR passengers Stories

SGR revenue hits Sh936 million as passenger numbers fall to 529,591
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 08, 2025

Between January and March this year, 529,591 passengers travelled on the SGR, down from 531,673 during the same period last year, and 597,506 in the f...

Kenya Railways to unveil Mombasa Commuter Rail to ease SGR transfers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 19, 2025

The new rail line will connect the Miritini SGR terminus directly to the Mombasa CBD, ending years of reliance on matatus, taxis, and boda bodas for t...

SGR sees first passenger decline since 2020 as fare hike boosts revenue by 39 per cent
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 01, 2025

Despite the decline in passengers, the fare hikes resulted in a significant revenue boost, with total earnings rising to Sh4.09 billion, an increase o...

Number of travellers using SGR train drop by 7.2 per cent after fares hiked
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 09, 2025

The rise in fares was partly intended to help raise funds for the repayment of the $3.75 billion (Sh485.63 billion) loan from China.

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