Madaraka Express

Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC)

Kenya

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Navigate from Nairobi Terminus (Syokimau) — Nairobi SGR Station to Mombasa Terminus (Miritini) — Mombasa SGR Station across a span of 480km.

Duration
5.5 hours
Distance
480 km
Est. Price
Mid-range — Economy KES 1,000–3,000 one-way (foreigner passport fare); First Class KES 3,000–4,500; Premium Sleeper KES 4,500–6,500

Meals:

Ensuite: No

Meals:

Ensuite: No

Meals:

Ensuite: No

Bridges

98 (including the 2.6 km Ngulia Viaduct crossing Tsavo West)

Tunnels

12 (longest is the 4.5 km Emali Tunnel)

Stations

9 (Nairobi Terminus, Athi River, Emali, Kibwezi, Mtito Andei, Voi, Miasenyi, Mariakani, Mombasa Terminus)

Wildlife crossings

6 dedicated overpasses and 14 underpasses along the Tsavo section to reduce elephant/train conflicts

Wheel-rail interface

60 kg/m rail on concrete sleepers with elastic fasteners

Rolling-stock refurbishment cycle

12-year major overhaul at the Nairobi SGR depot

Catenary

Not electrified — Phase 2A onward to Naivasha uses diesel DF7G/E shunting locomotives

Duration
5.5 hours
Distance
480 km
Est. Price
Mid-range — Economy KES 1,000–3,000 one-way (foreigner passport fare); First Class KES 3,000–4,500; Premium Sleeper KES 4,500–6,500