Standard Gauge Railway Stories
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...
The locations identified for the hubs include Narok, Bomet, Sotik or Kericho, Nyamira, Kisumu, Luanda or Vihiga, and Kakamega or Mumias.
The railway has also moved 38.47 million tonnes of cargo, and AfriStar, the company operating the SGR, reported on Tuesday.
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.
The President highlighted that the extension would significantly improve cross-border transportation, making movement between the countries easier and...
Audit shows Kenya Railways' revenue from its operations was insufficient to cover the maturing loan obligations, leading to additional penalties.
Despite this reduction in volume, revenue from cargo transport saw a slight increase, reaching Sh1.2 billion during the same period.
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.
The Premium Class Coaches offer privacy and exclusivity, being segregated from other compartments.
Kenya and Uganda are actively seeking additional investors for this cross-border initiative.
The extension of SGR is expected to boost economic growth and facilitate trade across the East African Community.
Each train can carry up to 589 passengers, taking them along at speeds of up to 160 kilometres per hour.
Once complete, the link will enable passengers to travel between Mombasa Central Railway station at the CBD and Mombasa Terminus in Miritini with ease...
This is the first time new wagons have been added since the launch of the SGR in May 2017.
Kenya Railways said the increase has been necessitated by changes in the energy and petroleum sector where prices of fuel have significantly increased...
