Kenya Railways resumes commuter train service in select routes

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has announced the partial resumption of commuter train service after suspension due to heavy rainfall.

KRC on April 24 suspended the commuter train which ferries commuters to and from the Nairobi city centre daily across five routes; Embakasi, SGR Link and Syokimau, Limuru, Lukenya and Ruiru.

On Monday, Kenya Railways said it would resume service on Embakasi Village, Lukenya, SGR Link and Syokimau routes from Tuesday.

However, Limuru and Ruiru routes would remain suspended due to ongoing repair works on the railway lines, it said.

“We also wish to advise the public that commuter train services are subject to change at short notice, depending on weather conditions and other safety considerations. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to restore normalcy,” read a public notice from KRC’s management.

Flooding from ongoing rainfall in many parts of Kenya has killed 229 people according to government figures released on Monday.

Seventy-five people are still missing, 46,937 households are displaced and property of unaccounted value as well as public infrastructure destroyed.