Kenya Railways has announced temporary changes to its commuter and safari train services to allow for planned engineering and maintenance works. The changes will affect the Nairobi Central Station-Limuru commuter train and the Nyahururu Safari Train, with the revised schedule taking effect on Thursday, November 12. The maintenance works are aimed at ensuring the smooth operation of the railway line.
The Limuru commuter train will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with services suspended on Mondays and Fridays. This change is part of Kenya Railways' efforts to provide uninterrupted access to the railway line for engineering and maintenance teams while minimizing disruptions to train operations. The temporary adjustments will enable the teams to carry out their work efficiently.
The Nyahururu Safari Train will operate exclusively between Gilgil and Nyahururu stations. The train will depart Gilgil at 8:00 am and arrive in Nyahururu at 11:50 am. The return journey from Nyahururu is scheduled for 3:00 pm, arriving in Gilgil at 6:35 pm. This change is intended to ensure that passengers can still use the train service while the maintenance works are being carried out.
Fares for the Nyahururu Safari Train have been announced, with tickets from Gilgil to Nyahururu priced at Ksh. 150. Passengers traveling from Gilgil to Ol Kalou will pay Ksh. 100, while those traveling from Ol Kalou to Nyahururu will pay Ksh. 50. The fare structure is aimed at providing affordable and convenient travel options for passengers.
According to Kenya Railways, the temporary changes to the train services are necessary to ensure that the engineering and maintenance teams have uninterrupted access to the railway line. The corporation aims to minimize disruptions to train operations while carrying out the maintenance works. This approach will enable Kenya Railways to maintain the quality of its services.
The changes to the Nairobi-Limuru and Nyahururu train services are part of Kenya Railways' efforts to improve its services and ensure the smooth operation of the railway line. The corporation has announced that it will continue to provide updates on the status of the train services and any further changes that may occur.
Passengers using the affected train services are advised to plan their journeys accordingly and take note of the revised schedule. Kenya Railways has urged passengers to be patient and understanding as the maintenance works are carried out. The corporation is committed to providing safe and efficient train services to its passengers.
Key points
- The Limuru commuter train will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, with services suspended on Mondays and Fridays.
- The Nyahururu Safari Train will operate exclusively between Gilgil and Nyahururu stations, with fares ranging from Ksh. 50 to Ksh. 150.
