Passengers on that route pay sh700 for economy class and sh3,000 for first class. A beginners complete guide to using madaraka express. The madaraka express offers two types of train services, express train service between two. The trains will run daily passenger trips between nairobi and mombasa. Sgr madaraka express train booking schedules, fare. Jun 16, 2017 my experience with the new sgr, madaraka express it is the talk of town and i was curious to see what the hullabaloo was about. Below are the madaraka express train booking schedules and fare charges for sgr photos. Kenya railways has in turn released the madaraka express passenger service schedule. Since i posted my first blog on madaraka express sgr trains between nairobi and mombasa, many travelers have been asking a lot of questions about the service. He said hitches were expected in the first stages of operation. Its faster than bus transport, and certainly cheaper than airlines, especially for large groups. Enter your dates once and have tripadvisor search multiple sites to find the best prices on las vegas flights.
Madaraka express passenger service economy class fares will from may 1, cost sh1,000 up from the current fare of sh700. Even after fare prices rose from sh700 to sh1,000 in the economy class, he said there. Find out how to book and what the journey is really like. For breakfast, they served hot tea, coffee, boiled vegetables and rice as well as beef stew. The passengers in the first class coaches will continue to pay kshs 3,000. Unlike the fixed seats in the old train, madaraka express has four seats in every row in the first class coach. Madaraka express sgr train from nairobi to mombasa latest madaraka express sgr train services between nairobi and mombasa. Jul 17, 2017 then, the train was really empty unlike these days its almost always at full capacity. First impressions of kenyas madaraka express tripindigo. The terminal is as far as the airport, when i expected it to be in town, like other places.
A chinese flag is displayed in each carriage, reminding passengers of exactly. First class seats and second class seats are the most frequently used seat types on sgr kenya high speed rail. Visitors from europe thinking that first class means first class will maybe be disappointed. Madaraka express announces new schedules starting august 1. The mombasanairobi line is the first phase of a 840km 525 mile line linking the port city of mombasa to the western border. The madaraka express is spotless, with charging outlets in first class and toilets that are cleaned every 30 minutes. Why kenyans are scrambling for a seat on new sgr trains. However, the railway financed by the chinese government and built by a chinese company was able to beat that schedule by opening it on a meaningful day madaraka day which signifies the anniversary of kenya gaining autonomy to rule in their country and is also the official name of the railway line the madaraka express.
Sgr train booking in kenya 2020 update urban kenyans. The madaraka express passenger service offers two types of train service each making two roundtrips a day. There is also a small table for every passenger and a head rest. May 31, 2017 kenya opens nairobimombasa madaraka express railway. We had first class tickets, the train has 4 first class cabin each with 6672 seats, 10 economy class cabins each with 118 seats and 1 restaurant cabin which is not yet operational. Built as concentric circles and a central tower, representing a ripple in the ocean. The way the public has taken up madaraka express services, according to mr maina, has been surprising. Mar 16, 2020 once on the train though the upsides show. This train can be found at the miritini main station or mombasa terminus in mombasa or the syokimau main station or nairobi terminus in nairobi. Madaraka express mombasa 2020 all you need to know. Aug 28, 2015 the introduction of the madaraka express comes about three months after the official launch of the standard gauge railway train operations between nairobi and mombasa. Book madaraka express tickets from the comfort of your homes. Kenya rail safari holidays designed for you freedom destinations. The intercounty train runs in the morning and makes stopovers in athi river, emali, kibwezi, mtito andei, voi, miasenyi and mariakani county stations.
Can kenyas chinabuilt railway line revive its economy. It is clean, cheap and makes for a memorable journey. Politics of costs and corruption aside, every kenyan should take a train ride to mombasa and back on madaraka express. Madaraka express does not operate on african time and its margin of errors. I documented a short vlog of my experience on the sgr madaraka express train first class enjoy. Currently, customers are paying ksh 700 for the economy class and ksh 3000 for the first class the promotional freight tariff period has been extended upto june 30, 2018. How to book a ride on the madaraka express v2 29x20.
Madaraka express mombasa 2020 all you need to know before. It costs sh700 to travel in economy class from nairobi to mombasa and vice versa, while those who can afford first class facilities. The travel transit distance is 5 hours for a train travel distance of 500kms. Kenya railways has provided busconnect services to and from the mombasa and nairobi termini. My experience with the new sgr, madaraka express kawi snippets. Kenya railways is adding 5 more coaches on sgr train madaraka.
For peace and quiet i recommend the first class however for those travelling in large. The freight service stated that the revision is aimed at. Oct 12, 2017 after the launch of the standard gauge railway sgr you might be interested to have a ride between nairobi mombasamariakani, miasenyi, voi, mtito andei, kibwezi, emali, and athi river. Here is a summary of answers to some of the questions i received. Commuters using the standard gauge railaway sgr trains can breathe a sigh of relief after the government revised its earlier announcement on madaraka express ticket prices. The passenger train services between nairobi and mombasa will cost ksh 700 for economy class and ksh3,000 for first class. Madaraka express has finally increased the frequency of travels between nairobi and mombasa thus making passengers enjoy the train services to and from the intermediate stations. Today, the president is scheduled to launch the nairobisuswa madaraka express line. The 120km project was to connect nairobi and naivasha and it was launched in october 2016. Stretch out and relax on the first class seats and stay connected to the world during journey as you are able to charge your phone for first class travellers.
Effective may 01, 2018, kenyans and other passengers will pay kshs 1,000 to use the sgr madaraka express passenger train between nairobi and mombasa. The standard gauge railway phase 2a has been in development for the past three years. May 31, 2017 the standard gauge railway sgr or now known as madaraka express was launched on wednesday by president uhuru kenyatta. Chinabuilt railway revolutionising regional development. Sgr madaraka express train first class since i posted my first blog on madaraka express sgr trains between nairobi and mombasa, many travelers have been asking a lot of questions about the service. A large monitor, nearly identical to those ive seen in chinese train stations, shows that there are just two tickets left in first class and none left in economy. Kenya opens nairobimombasa madaraka express railway bbc news.
Madaraka express operates from nairobi to mombasa without making any stops along the way. Jan 15, 2020 sgr train booking is a simple process. Madaraka express on wednesday announced revised train schedules for the passenger service. Passengers can book tickets sixty 60 days in advance. The madaraka express sgr trains are now in operation. The sgr or madaraka express is a high speed train which runs from nairobi to mombasa. Joy as madaraka train marks first anniversary daily nation. Check in is worse that at the airports with satefy checks which will even prohibit you to carry rather normal. First class was equivalent to first class in most trains in europe. Overall, the madaraka express is a great change in our travel to and from the coast area. Lots of space, two seats to a row, some facing in a quad of four and some. Id like to share my great experience on the madaraka express sgr standard gauge railway kenya, 1st class. Sgr madaraka express train tickets,advance booking,timings. Kenya railways has announced plans to add five new coaches on weekend madaraka express trains to meet.
Jun 16, 2017 unlike the fixed seats in the old train, madaraka express has four seats in every row in the first class coach. Looking to travel from nairobi to mombasa via train book a nairobi to mombasa train ticket online either first class or economy class tickets. In 2017 it was replaced by a fast daytime standardgauge railway built with chinese help, the new fast way to get between these cities spotting big game while you travel. After an analog start, the kenya railways finally saw the light and went digital enabling travelers to make their standard gauge railway sgr madaraka express online booking for kenya train nairobi to mombasa or mombasa to nairobi from the comfort of their sofa. One can book up to a maximum of ten 10 persons per transaction with the ussd payment solution. Five hours from nairobi to mombasa, two stops in mtito andei and voi, a clean carriage first class, seating 2x2, at least once a drink trolley and regular patrols of armed security through the train. Again, it was my birthday weekend and mombasa sounded just about right for a good birthday weekend getaway.
Its considerably cleaner and comfortable, with enough public amenities such as washrooms on board and in the terminus. The new ticket price will also see the prices of the sgr intercounty train to increase. Nairobi mombasa train tickets online booking price sgr timetable. President uhuru kenyatta launched the mombasanairobi part of the project on november 28, 20, and flagged off the maiden passenger and cargo trains a year ago, 18. Passenger trains called the madaraka express now take just 4 hours 30 minutes, operating at up to 120 kmh 75 mph with 1,200 seats per train. This also applies for the inter county train which makes several stops. Madaraka express sgr train from nairobi to mombasa latest. We decided to try the train with my family during our holiday visit to mombasa. Sgr madaraka express fare increase effective may 01, 2018. Travelled from nairobi to mombasa in first class with family and a small child. After a long wait, the standard gauge railway project kenya is complete. A taste of madaraka express a lus tours and travel. A large monitor, nearly identical to those ive seen in chinese train stations, shows that there are just two tickets left in first class and none left in.
Here are the newly revised fares for sgr train journey. Kenya railways managing director atanas maina on thursday said that the. It will cost sh700 to travel in economy class to mombasa while those wishing to use first class facilities will pay sh3,000. Kenya railways md atanas maina addresses guests at the syokimau terminus on may 31, 2018 in the event to mark the first anniversary of the madaraka express. Today, first class passengers on madaraka express are served juice, sodas, water, sandwiches and fruits.
Madaraka express service schedule and prices for nairobi. Jul 18, 2018 madaraka express on wednesday announced revised train schedules for the passenger service. The distance between nairobi and mombasa is now reduced from 15 hours to only 4 hours 30 minutes. Kenya launched the madaraka express, a new passenger service train service when the standard gauge railways in may 2017 that replaced the old kenya railways train service between nairobi and mombasa and which was discontinued just a few weeks. On may 31, 2018, the eve of the 55th anniversary of madaraka day, kenya marked the first anniversary of the standard gauge railway sgr, codenamed the madaraka express. Madaraka express new fare chart between nairobi and mombasa. Why kenyans are scrambling for a seat on madaraka express. I must say it still is a hustle to book for the tickets on madaraka express.
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