Kenya Railways Announces Changes to Nairobi-Limuru Train Schedule

Kenya Railways (KR) has announced changes to the Nairobi-Limuru commuter train and Nyahururu Safari train schedules.

In a notice on Friday, November 13, the railway operator said the revised schedules would affect services operating along the Nairobi Central Station to Limuru Station route, as well as the Nyahururu Safari train.

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Kenya Railways attributed the changes to ongoing preparations for infrastructure works along the railway corridor.

"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," the notice read.

The revised schedule took effect on November 12, 2026, with changes affecting the operating days of the Limuru Commuter Train and the route served by the Nyahururu Safari Train.

Under the new arrangements, the Limuru Commuter Train will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, with services suspended on Mondays and Fridays.

Meanwhile, the Nyahururu Safari Train will operate exclusively between Gilgil and Nyahururu, with the Nairobi section excluded from its revised route.

Kenya Railways said the adjustments were intended to facilitate the planned works while maintaining train services with minimal interruptions.

"These adjustments will ensure uninterrupted track access for engineering and maintenance works; and minimal disruptions to train operations.

"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and thank members of the public for their continued support," the notice added.

This comes days after Transport Principal Secretary Mohammed Daghar revealed that the construction of the Nairobi -Kibera-Talanta station Meter Gauge Railway line will be completed by December 15.

Speaking during an inspection of the ongoing construction works on Tuesday, November 10, Daghar said the line will enhance movement along the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service that links Nairobi Central Station and Limuru Station.

The works include replacing steel sleepers with concrete sleepers, which offer greater durability, improved track stability and reduced maintenance requirements.

"This line will transport 1,500 passengers per trip when operations commence. We will have more than one trip in order to ensure that soccer fans enjoy the sport they love. The line will be ready by December 15, 2026," he said.

Daghar added that the Government also plans to upgrade other sections of the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service network in a bid to improve mobility ahead of the match between Bayern Munich and Ajax FC. 

On his part, Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga said the commuter line will enhance connectivity to the new stadium.

Mainga said that the corporation aims to strengthen Nairobi's commuter rail infrastructure to provide faster, safer and more reliable transport options for Nairobi residents.

"The upgraded line will make access to the Raila Odinga International Stadium easier while providing an efficient alternative to road transport, particularly during major events," he added.