Kenya Railways has deployed a special Madaraka Express passenger train to serve its customers during this festive season.
The state corporation in a statement issued on Monday, December 16, 2024, announced that the special train will be operating on December 17, 2024 from Nairobi to Mombasa only.
Kenya Railways says the train will depart Nairobi for Mombasa on Tuesday, December 17, at 10:00 am and is set to arrive in a 4:30 pm.
Kenyans interested have been urged to book their tickets online.
“Dear Valued Passengers, We are pleased to inform you that a special Madaraka Express passenger train will be operating on December 17, 2024 from Nairobi to Mombasa only. The train will depart from Nairobi at 10:30 AM and is scheduled to arrive at 4:30 PM. To book, visit www.metickets.co.ke and secure your slot. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to serving you. Safe travels!” Kenya Railways stated.
— Kenya Railways (@KenyaRailways_) December 16, 2024
Kenya Railways’ recent changes
The state corporation had earlier on announced some changes to the 10:00 pm Madaraka Express Passenger Service train to and from Nairobi Terminus.
In a statement issued on December 13, 2024, Kenya Railways stated that the train would start making three-minute stopover at Voi station effective December 15, 2024.
The train from Nairobi Terminus to Mombasa will be making a stop at Voi station from 2:05 am to 2:08 am, while the train from Mombasa Terminus to Nairobi will be making a stopover from 11:45 pm to 11:48 pm.
“Kenya Railways is pleased to announce that effective December 15, 2024, the 10PM Madaraka Express Passenger Service train to and from Nairobi Terminus, will now make a 3 minute stopover at Voi station. The train from Nairobi Terminus to Mombasa will stop at Voi station from 2:05AM to 2:08AM, while the train from Mombasa Terminus to Nairobi will make a stopover from 11:45PM to 11:48PM. We look forward to having you on board as we endeavor to serve you better. Thank you for your continued support,” Kenya Railways announced.
