Suswa Leisure Train

Kenya Railways Corporation

Kenya

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Navigate from Nairobi Terminus to Suswa Station across a span of 72km.

Traverses the floor of the Great Rift Valley with panoramic views of escarpments
Views of Ngong Hills as the train departs Ngong station
Maai Mahiu area offers views of volcanic hills and geothermal activity
Suswa area is gateway to nearby game reserves and Ololua Forest
Elephants and giraffes visible from the elevated railway embankment

Meals: None

Ensuite: No

Meals: Light snacks and beverages

Ensuite: No

Engine / Locomotive

China Railway Corporation CRRC DF8B diesel-electric locomotive

Track Gauge

1,435 mm (standard gauge)

Braking Technology

Air brakes with electronic control (ETBS), CCB II brake system

Route Engineering Challenges

Crosses the Great Rift Valley floor requiring substantial earthworks and embankments
78km extension from Nairobi Terminus through populated peri-urban areas
Elevated alignment through wildlife corridors to minimize human-wildlife conflict
Single-track operation with passing loops at intermediate stations

Line length

72 km (Nairobi Terminus to Suswa Station)

Journey time

Approximately 2.2–2.5 hours

Maximum speed

100 km/h (passenger service on extension)

Extension opened

Phase 2A: Nairobi–Naivasha–Suswa, completed October 2019

Operator

Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC)

Fleet

CNR Qingdao Sifang passenger cars, DF8B locomotives (shared with Mombasa service)