Kenya Railways has announced the resumption of the Nanyuki Safari train services.
In a statement dated Wednesday, January 22, 2025, the railway service revealed that the Nanyuki safari train will continue its normal operations as per the schedule after a seven-day-long disruption.
Kenya Railways in the announcement notified members of the public that the Safari train will depart from Nairobi station for Nanyuki every Friday at 9:00 am and make its return trip from Nanyuki to Nairobi every Sunday at 9:00 am.
“We wish to inform members of the public that the Nanyuki Safari Train has resumed service as per the normal schedule.
“The train will depart from Nairobi Central Station for Nanyuki every Friday at 9:00 am and make its return trip from Nanyuki to Nairobi every Sunday at 9:00 am, ”Kenya Railways announcement reads.
Disruption of services
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the train corporation announced the suspension of the Nanyuki safari train service scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2025, due to technical issues along the route.
In a statement, Kenya Railways cited a blockage on a section of the railway line that has made train movement between Nairobi and Nanyuki impossible.
“Our technical teams are working to clear the blockage and restore the line to working order,” the corporation stated.
They further assured passengers that efforts were underway to resume normal operations as soon as possible, apologizing for any inconvenience caused by the disruption.
“As always, the safety of our passengers is of paramount importance to us. We apologize for any inconvenience caused and look forward to having you onboard upon resumption of normal service,” Kenya Railways said.
Nanyuki safari train
The Nanyuki Safari train operates weekly, departing Nairobi station every Friday at 9:00 am, and making a return from Nanyuki to Nairobi every Sunday at 9.00 am, completing each journey in seven hours.
The train service makes stops at multiple stations along its route, including Makadara, Dandora, Mwiki, Githurai, Kahawa West, Ruiru, Mitubiri, and Thika.
Additional stops include Kalimoni, Makuyu, Maragua, Murang’a, Sagana Karatina, Kiganjo, Chaka, and Naro Moru stations.
The Safari train fares normally range between Ksh400 and Ksh1,000.
Economy class tickets go for Ksh400 while First class tickets go for Ksh1,000, with special rates available for those boarding or alighting at intermediate stops.
— Kenya Railways (@KenyaRailways_) January 22, 2025
