1. Which routes does the NCR Train ply?

Ans: Nairobi Commuter Railway trains cover various routes in Nairobi. These are: –

  • Syokimau
  • Athi-River
  • Ruiru
  • Embakasi
  • Kikuyu
  • SGR Nairobi Terminus.
  1. How much do you charge for a ticket for train ride?

Ans: The trains to these routes have designated fares as follows:

  • Syokimau – KSh.60
  • Athi – River – Ksh.80
  • Ruiru – Ksh.60
  • Embakasi – Ksh. 50
  • Kikuyu – Ksh. 40
  1. What are the train schedules from Nairobi Central Railway Station?

Ans: The trains are scheduled to depart at different departure time. The schedule is as follows: –

  • Syokimau – 5.30pm
  • Kikuyu – 5.35pm
  • Ruiru – 5.40pm
  • Athi River – 5.50pm
  • Embakasi – 6.00pm
  • Syokimau DMU – 6.20pm
  • Embakasi DMU – 6.30pm
  • Embakasi DMU2 – 8.00pm
  • SGR terminus DMU – 8.10pm
  1. Which days does the NCR passenger trains operate?

Ans: The NCR passenger trains usually operates from Monday to Friday but DMUs operate even during the weekends and public holidays.

  1. What is the sitting capacity for passengers per coach?

Ans: The Sitting capacity of the NCR Passenger train cabin normally accommodates 64 seated passengers.

  1. Is there link train from Nairobi Central Railway station to catch 10pm SGR train and what is departure time?

Ans: Kenya Railways has introduced a DMU train that transport passengers from Nairobi Central Railway Station to SGR Nairobi Terminus. It is scheduled to depart at 8.20pm heading to the SGR Terminus