Kenya Railways reschedules Sunday night train to Monday 8am after disruption
By Ascah Mwango, July 7, 2025Kenya Railways has rescheduled the Madaraka Express night train from Mombasa to Nairobi after a technical hitch forced a sudden suspension of the Sunday night service.
In an official communication shared at midnight on Monday, July 7, 2025, the state corporation announced that the 10 pm Sunday train had been moved to 8:00 am Monday.
“Further to our notice suspending the Mombasa to Nairobi Madaraka Express 10 pm passenger train on 6th July 2025, we wish to assure our passengers that we are working tirelessly to resolve the technical issue,” the statement read.
Adding;
“In the meantime, we have worked on a mechanism to transport all affected passengers, including those who missed the earlier train. The affected passengers are therefore advised to report to the Mombasa Terminus on 7th July, 2025 by 8 am for travel. Tickets dated 6th July, 2025 will be deemed valid for boarding and travel.”
Kenya Railways emphasised that the suspension was purely technical and not related to any external issue.
“We wish to reiterate that the train suspension was due to a technical hitch and sincerely apologise for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience and understanding. Kenya Railways prioritises your safety and comfort.”
The Madaraka Express is a popular high-speed passenger train that connects Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa to the capital, Nairobi. The 10 pm service is especially convenient for overnight travel.
On Sunday, Kenya Railways had posted a notice on its official X account announcing the suspension. They reassured the public that engineers were working to resolve the fault as quickly as possible
“We regret to notify members of the public that due to technical issues, the Madaraka Express 10 pm passenger train from Mombasa to Nairobi has been suspended. Safety remains the company’s top priority,” the notice added.
This comes as many of the youth returning from the Summer Tide Festival had hoped to get back to Nairobi in time for the planned Saba Saba demonstrations, a nationwide protest movement calling for justice, accountability, and government reforms.
The move has sparked criticism online, with many accusing the government of using security agencies to interfere with citizens’ rights to movement and peaceful assembly.