Kenya Railways Announces Temporary Disruption of Select Nairobi Train Services
Tuesday morning, hundreds of commuters en route to Nairobi city were adversely affected when Kenya Railways declared a temporary service interruption.
The company issued a warning on its X page regarding the potential disruption of train services between Nairobi Central Station and the Lukenya and Syokimau branches.
As per Kenya Railways, the disruption to the train timetable was attributable to a derailment at Imara Daima, which obstructed the track.
“This morning the train to Nairobi Central Station from Lukenya and Syokimau stations will not run,” read part of Kenya Railways statement.
Additionally, Kenya Railways stated that efforts were being made to resume service to the affected areas.
“Passengers are advised to bear with us and use alternative means. We apologize for the inconvenience caused,” the corporation noted.
“Our technical team is working to restore the derailed train.”
ALSO READ:
- How not to make a mistake when choosing the best bookmaker in Kenya
- Understanding Gatwiri’s Cause of Death: Unraveling Positional Asphyxiation
- KRA Rules Out Tax Relief on SHIF Deductions
- Understanding Why Married Women Cheat: Common Reasons Behind Infidelity
- Violence Erupts in Mozambique: Three Killed, 66 Injured in Protests Over Disputed Election
Two trains were planned to depart Lukenya for Nairobi Central Station at precisely 5:45 am and 7:00 am, respectively. Passengers were scheduled to be discharged from the trains at CBD at 8:55 am and 7:40 am, respectively.
In the interim, four trains were scheduled to depart Syokimau in the morning, the last at 10:40 am, beginning at 6:20 am.
Conversely, commuter train operations remained uninterrupted on the remaining circuits within the Nairobi Central Business District (CBD).
A comparable occurrence transpired in July of the present year when Kenya Railways declared the provisional suspension of its services in anticipation of anti-government demonstrations organized by the Azimio La Umoja coalition.
Passengers who intended to travel from Nairobi Central Station to Lukenya, Syokimau, Embakasi Village, Ruiru, Kahawa West, and Limuru via the Nairobi Commuter train were advised in their announcement to utilize alternative modes of transportation.
Kenya Railways Announces Temporary Disruption of Select Nairobi Train Services
