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Kenya Railways has announced additional special Madaraka Express train services to accommodate passengers travelling between Nairobi and Mombasa.
Kenya Railways has announced additional special Madaraka Express train services to accommodate passengers travelling between Nairobi and Mombasa.
In a statement on Monday, August 31, the agency said additional services will be available for booking on Monday, August 31, and Tuesday, September 1.
Kenya Railways said the additional services are intended to provide passengers with more travel options during the two days.
"Kenya Railways wishes to inform members of the public that additional special train services will be available for booking on August 31, 2026 and September 1, 2026," the agency said.
On Monday, August 31, an additional train will depart from the Mombasa Terminus at 8:40 p.m.
On Tuesday, September 1, passengers will have two additional departure options.
A train will leave the Nairobi Terminus at 9:40 a.m., while another will depart from the Mombasa Terminus at 4:30 p.m.
Kenya Railways urged passengers intending to use the additional services to secure their seats early.
"Passengers are encouraged to make their bookings early and take advantage of the additional train services," the agency added.
This comes weeks after Kenya Railways warned members of the public against falling victim to fake Madaraka Express ticket booking schemes after six suspects were arrested over an alleged fraud operation.
In a statement on Tuesday, July 14, the corporation said the arrests followed investigations into fraudulent online booking platforms and individuals posing as Kenya Railways officials to swindle unsuspecting passengers.
"Kenya Railways wishes to inform the public that six suspects have been arrested in connection with an alleged fake Madaraka Express ticket booking scheme targeting unsuspecting members of the public.
"The arrests followed investigations into fraudulent online booking platforms and individuals impersonating the Corporation to defraud members of the public," the statement read.
Kenya Railways said investigations into the ticket fraud network are still underway and affirmed that it will continue collaborating with relevant investigative agencies to identify and prosecute all those involved.
"Investigations are ongoing, and Kenya Railways will continue working with the relevant investigative agencies to pursue all persons involved and ensure they are brought to account," the statement added.
The corporation also appealed to members of the public to report any cases of fraud or suspicious activities linked to Madaraka Express ticket bookings.
"The Corporation urges members of the public to continue reporting cases of fraud or suspicious activities relating to Madaraka Express ticket bookings. Anyone who has been defrauded or has information that may assist the ongoing investigations is encouraged to report to Kenya Railways," the statement further read.
Kenya Railways further advised passengers to remain vigilant and ensure they only purchase Madaraka Express tickets through its official booking channels, including its online platform, USSD service and designated passenger stations.
"Members of the public are further urged to remain vigilant and book Madaraka Express tickets only through the official Kenya Railways booking channels; online: metickets.krc.co.ke; USSD: dial *639#; physical booking: Madaraka Express Passenger Service stations," the statement concluded.
