Madaraka Express To Run Direct Nairobi-Mombasa Trip Tuesday

Madaraka Express To Run Direct Nairobi-Mombasa Trip Tuesday

The Kenya Railways has announced an express passenger train on Tuesday from Nairobi to Mombasa, departing at 10:30 am and arriving at 4:30 pm.

Kenya Railways said the special express passenger train will operate on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 only.

“We are pleased to inform you that a special Madaraka Express passenger train will operate on December 17, 2024, from Nairobi to Mombasa only.

The train will depart from Nairobi at 10:30 am and arrive at 4:30 pm, ” Kenya Railways said in a statement.

Kenya Railway said those who are interested to visit www.metickets.co.ke for bookings.

“We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you. Safe travels.”

The Madaraka Express train is divided into three types the express, Inter-County, and Suswa train.

Customers can select from the Nairobi Terminus, Ongata Rongai, Ngong, Maai Mahiu, and Suswa.

SGR offers a diverse range of destinations. It has routes covering Nairobi, Athi River, Emali, Kibwezi, Mtito Andei, Voi, Maisenyi, Mariakani, and Mombasa.

On December 7, President William Ruto promised to extend the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from  Naivasha to Uganda.

Ruto said that the agreement was arrived at following discussions with Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC.

The President said the move aimed at enhancing bilateral ties among the four nations.

“We have agreed that the SGR will be extended from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC so that in a few years, they too can use the SGR whenever they come to Mombasa and for us to use the SGR whenever we want to go to those countries,” he said.

The President said that infrastructures like SGR are important to integrate the region.

“As leaders, MPs and as East Africans, the integration of Africa will be led by the integration of East Africa. East Africa today is the most progressive economic community in Africa,” he said.

The President said that the agreement was arrived at following discussions with Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC.

Ruto said the move aimed at enhancing bilateral ties among the four nations.

“We have agreed that the SGR will be extended from Naivasha to Uganda, Rwanda, and DRC so that in a few years, they too can use the SGR whenever they come to Mombasa and for us to use the SGR whenever we want to go to those countries,” he said.

Madaraka Express To Run Direct Nairobi-Mombasa Trip Tuesday