Kenya Railways has announced that the Nairobi-Ruiru commuter train service will resume operations on the route from Monday, May 20, 2024.
In a statement on Friday, May 17, 2024, Kenya Railways confirmed that the train will resume normal schedule, where the first train leaves the Ruiru station at 6:00 am and arrives at Nairobi Central station at 7:30 am.
This announcement comes as a relief to many who have been eagerly anticipating the return of the vital commuter link.
Nairobi -Kahawa West Commuter Train
Residents of Kahawa West who commute by the 9:00 am train, have been left out of the new update, the Kenya Railways cited that the commuter train remains suspended until further notice.
“In line with the normal schedule, the train will depart Ruiru station at 6:00 am and arrive at Nairobi Central station at 7:30 am. However, the Kahawa train that departs at 9:00 am from Kahawa West, remains suspended until further notice,” the corporation said.
Heavy downpour
As a precautionary measure caused by heavy rainpour, the Kenya Railways team temporarily suspended their commuter trains on May 2, 2024, which were serving Nairobi-Ruiru, Nairobi-Embakasi Village, Nairobi – Lukenya, among other areas.
Residents of these cities were compelled to search for alternatives as the institution reassured them of announcing the resumption of their service. This announcement comes as a relief to many as the commuter link has long been a lifeline for thousands of individuals who travel between these two bustling cities daily.
Known for its regular schedule and dedicated train stations, the commuter link serves as a great mode of transportation, by being convenient and time-efficient.
Commuters can avoid the stress of navigating through heavy traffic, allowing them to arrive at their destinations on time.
