SGR Trains from Nairobi to Mombasa There are three trains from Nairobi to Mombasa – Two Express trains and One Inter-County train. The Inter-County train (Train N2) departs every morning at 8 am and stops at the seven Inter-County stations along the SGR line. These stations are: Athi River, Emali, Kibwezi, Mtito Andei, Voi, Miasenyi …
Nairobi – Ongata Rongai – Ngong – Maai Mahiu – Suswa Call to Adventure In 2020 I had planned some very cool train rides. Some local, others further away to the south. I had the Shosholoza Meyl in South Africa, Benguela Railway, and the TAZARA in mind. But COVID-19 happened! This Virus had all these …
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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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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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 which are the largest cities in Kenya. For tourists and travelers visiting Kenya, Mombasa and Nairobi are destinations one cannot afford to miss. Booking SGR Tickets without Mpesa(For International Travelers) …
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 …