Kenya Railways Corporation has released its long-awaited scheduled debut train from Nairobi-Kisumu starting Friday, December 17, 2021.
In the statement issued on Wednesday, the first train will depart from Nairobi at 0600hours arrive in Nakuru at 1135 hours and later proceed to Kisumu County and arrive at 1745 hours.
The first-class ticket will go for Ksh2,000 while the economy class Ksh600.
Passengers who travel from Nairobi to Nakuru County will pay Ksh 300 enroute to the lakeside.
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Apart from the magnificent view, passengers will also enjoy free Wifi.
"Kisumu Dala, here we come!Come let's make this journey more exciting together. Kenya Railways will take you from Nairobi City to Dala this festive season. Are you ready? " the statement read in part.
Kenyans have been urged to purchase tickets and reserve bookings using the reservation calls 0115169759 /0115102558 or making physical reservations at Nairobi Central Station.
KRC Managing Director Philip Mainga in October had announced that operations along the Kisumu route would begin in December.
“All is set and we must have a passenger train on the refurbished line Kisumu this December. It will operate days and night," Mainga said.
