Kenya Railways has announced a strategic plan that will see it roll out massive reforms to boost transport services.
The plan involves the acquisition of 480 wagons to increase its capacity to transport passengers and cargo and the rehabilitation of various routes.
The plan will also see the construction of new lines for both the meter-gauge railway (MGR) and the standard-gauge railway (SGR).
"The corporation is undertaking several key initiatives including reconstruction of Mariakani and Athi River Freight Yards, rehabilitation of lines at Port Reitz SGR marshalling yard, acquiring 480 new wagons, and rehabilitating the Longonot–Malaba MGR line," corporation chairman Abdi Bare Duale said.
"It also includes the introduction of the Kenya Railways Premium service, adding more coaches for the Nairobi - Suswa route, constructing the Riruta - Ngong MGR commuter line, and establishing a new link line from Miritini SGR Terminus to Mombasa CBD."
He said these initiatives signify Kenya Railways' commitment to providing efficient and reliable transportation services.
Additionally, while launching the Kenya Railway strategic plan 2023-27 CS Murkomen said the plan is to enhance the competitiveness of the Northern transport corridor.
"The government is committed to extending the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Naivasha to Malaba and beyond to enhance the competitiveness of the Northern transport corridor," Murkomen said
The CS said the ministry will collaborate with various interstate ministerial Committees on the SGR Cluster to explore viable financial options.
"This collaboration will ensure that SGR extends from Malaba through Kasese in Uganda and finally Kisangani, DRC, as a way of boosting regional trade," Murkomen said.
