Category: Train services

How to Book SGR Madaraka Express Train Tickets in Advance. SGR Madaraka Express train is the direct train currently ferrying passengers between Nairobi and Mombasa, the largest cities in Kenya. So, for tourists and travelers visiting Kenya, Mombasa, and Nairobi are destinations one cannot afford to miss. Booking SGR Tickets Without Mpesa(For International Travelers) Since …

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The Nairobi to Nanyuki Safari train is a popular mode of transportation for travelers and locals in Kenya. The train route covers a distance of approximately 200 kilometers and passes through some of Kenya’s most beautiful landscapes. Currently, two trains operate between Nairobi and Nanyuki and are managed by the Kenya Railways Corporation. The Train …

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In a previous article (A Plot for Sunday), I shared my experience onboard the SGR passenger train from Nairobi to Suswa. If you would like to take a similar ride, below are the details on the Schedule, Operating days, Stations along the line, Prices and How to book the train tickets. About the Nairobi to …

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Have you ever wanted to travel around Africa while experiencing her beautiful landscapes and immersing yourself in the culture of the land? Do mountains and hills, sunsets and sunrises, whistling trees and sight of a flying flock of birds set your feet to tapping? Are you the type that loves listening to the music of …

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Nairobi Commuter Railway (NCR) is a rail service that connects the Nairobi Central Business District with suburbs and settlements out of the city. The rail service plays a major role in the public transport system. Currently, there are five (5) daily train services that ferry passengers to and from Nairobi CBD both in the morning …

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The Kenya Railways revised the schedule of the Madaraka Express and the Intercounty train. The new schedule includes having an afternoon Express train and an intercounty train between Nairobi and Mombasa. The Madaraka express train to Nairobi in the afternoon will have a short stop at Mtito Andei intermediate station to pave way for the …

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Traveling by TAZARA trains from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to New Kapiri Mposhi, Zambia. Every day, people travel between Tanzania and Zambia. These could be people visiting their families, traders, travelers, and tourists. The fastest way to get to either of the destinations is by flight. The other option which is also faster is to use …

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Madaraka Express SGR train services between Nairobi and Mombasa. After a long wait, the Standard Gauge Railway Project Kenya is complete. The Madaraka Express SGR trains are now in operation. The distance between Nairobi and Mombasa is now reduced from 15 hours to only 4 hours 30 Minutes. Madaraka Express may not be the most magical experience …

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Have you ever thought of traveling from Nairobi to Mombasa by train? Are you still planning to do it? If yes, then it’s time. Kenya’s Standard Gauge Railway line is being launched in a few months (around June 2017). The scenic beauty of traveling for over 15 hours will be replaced by a 4-hour trip …

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