Kenya Railways Announces Temporary Changes to Limuru, Nyahururu Train Services

The Kenya Railways Corporation (KR) has announced temporary changes to the Limuru commuter train and Nyahururu Safari train services. 

In a statement on Tuesday, November 10, KR said the temporary schedule changes are due to planned engineering and maintenance works along the Nairobi-Kibera-Talanta section. 

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“Kenya Railways (KR) wishes to notify the public that we will implement a revised schedule for the Nyahururu Safari train and the Nairobi Central Station to Limuru Station commuter train. 

“The temporary adjustment in schedules is due to planned engineering and maintenance works along the Nairobi - Kibera - Talanta corridor of the metre-gauge railway line,” read the notice in part. 

Under the revised schedule, the Limuru commuter train will operate for only three days a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Kenya Railways noted that train services on Mondays and Fridays will be temporarily suspended.

“The Limuru Commuter Train will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays with services suspended on Fridays and Mondays,” the corporation stated. 

The Nyahururu Safari train, on the other hand, will operate on a revised route, with services restricted to the Gilgil-Nyahururu section.

“These adjustments will ensure uninterrupted track access for engineering and maintenance works, and minimal disruptions to train operations,” KR said. 

The revised schedule will take effect from Thursday November 12, 2026. 

Further, the corporation apologized to passengers for any inconvenience caused by the changes

“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank members of the public for their continued support,” Kenya Railways added. 

This comes weeks after Kenya Railways issued an update on the Voi -Taveta Railway Rehabilitation project. 

In a statement on Tuesday, October 13, the corporation said the project is 40 per cent complete.

Kenya Railways stated that the progress is driven by the advancement of subgrade and cross drainage structures along a120Km stretch.

Managing Director Philip Mainga inspected the site to assess the progress of the project meant to restore and strengthen rail connectivity across Taita-Taveta County and enhance the movement of goods and people.

Apart from the main railway track, the rehabilitation will also include the renovation of railway stations at Voi, Mwatate, Bura, Maktau and Taveta.

"The project will also support improved access to rail transport and strengthen connectivity for communities and businesses along the corridor," the report read.