Kisumu-Nairobi SGR Train Travel Schedule Announced

The Kenya Railways has released a schedule for the Kisumu – Nairobi train operations.

KR said the train will depart Nairobi terminus every Friday at 5:20 pm. It will then arrive in Kisumu at 6:30 am.

Through the way, it will have 24 stopovers, ranging between two minutes to two hours.

The stopovers are in Ngong, Mai Mahiu, Longonot, Naivasha, Gilgil, Mbaruk, Nakuru, Nakuru Junction and Njoro.

Others are Elburgon, Turi, Molo, Mau Summit, Londiani, Kedowa, Kipkelion, Tunnel, Fort Tenan, Koru, Muhoroni, Chemilil, Kibigori, Miwani and Kibos.

The first stopover to Kisumu is Ngong at 6:05 pm while the last is Kibos at 6:12 am.

KR said the train will be departing Kisumu at 6:30 pm and arrive in Nairobi at 7:04 am.

On the way to Nairobi, the first stopover is Kibos at 6:43 pm with the last being Ngong at 6:15 am.

The link trains from Nairobi Central Station to Nairobi Terminus will depart at 12:50 pm and arrive at the latter station at 1:37 pm.

KR urged travelers who need to cancel or reschedule travels to do so at least 24 hours before the booked departure time.

The schedule comes a day after KR announced the resumption of the Kisumu Safari train service.

On Tuesday, KR said travelers from Nairobi will have to board three trains consecutively from Nairobi Central Station to Kisumu.

Travelers are advised to carry luggage not exceeding a width of 160cm and a length of 200cm.

Travelers boarding the economy class have been advised to pay tickets which will cost Sh900 while those in first class to pay Sh2,400.

The train will depart the Nairobi Central Station every Friday at 4 pm in the evening and arrive at Kisumu station on Saturday morning.

Those who will be using the train are advised to keep time and be at the station at least one hour before departure time to avoid inconvenience.

According to the route map schedule provided, the commuter train will depart from Nairobi Central Station at 4 pm.

“Passengers will depart Nairobi Terminus aboard Madaraka Express train to Maai Mahiu station at 5:20 pm,” it says.

Passengers will then board an MGR train and depart at 6:55 pm.

The train will be expected to arrive at Kisumu station at 6:30 am.

This comes as good news as a majority of Kenyans prepare to travel this festive season.

The resumption of the Kisumu safari train service will officially resume on December 6, KR said.

For more information regarding the resumption of the Kisumu Safari train, one can contact 0709 907 000, 0115102558 or 0748961796 or visit the official Kenya Railways Services official website.