Kenya Railways has announced temporary changes to the Nyahururu and Limuru passenger services.
Kenya Railways will limit the safari service to Gilgil–Nyahururu and reduce Limuru commuter operating days from November 12.
Kenya Railways will temporarily shorten the Nyahururu Safari Train route and change Nairobi–Limuru commuter operating days from Thursday, November 12, 2026. The adjustments will allow engineering and maintenance work along the Nairobi–Kibera–Talanta railway route.
In its November 9 notice, the corporation said the safari service will run only between Gilgil and Nyahururu. Passengers from Nairobi will therefore no longer board that train directly.
Nyahururu Safari Train timetable and fares
Under the revised timetable, the train will leave Gilgil Station at 8am and reach Nyahururu town around 11:50am. Return journeys from Nyahururu will begin at 3pm daily.
Kenya Railways also announced fares for journeys between Gilgil, Ol Kalou and Nyahururu. Passengers travelling the full Gilgil–Nyahururu route will pay Ksh150, while the Gilgil–Ol Kalou journey will cost Ksh100. Those travelling between Ol Kalou and Nyahururu will pay Ksh50.
Meanwhile, the Limuru Commuter Train will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from November 12. Kenya Railways will suspend its Monday and Friday services under the temporary arrangement.
The corporation urged passengers on both affected routes to check the revised schedules and fares before planning their journeys. It said the changes would give engineering teams uninterrupted track access while limiting disruption to train operations.
Rail works support AFCON preparations
The maintenance work forms part of the ongoing railway construction linking Nairobi Central Station, Nyayo Stadium, Kibera and Talanta Sports City. The project supports preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations.
As part of that work, Kenya Railways is upgrading 13 kilometres of existing track between Nairobi Central Station and Satellite. It is also building a new 1.3-kilometre second line between Kibera and Satellite to serve the planned Talanta Stadium railway station.
Alongside the track works, the corporation is developing two commuter stations at Talanta Stadium and Laini Saba. The project also includes pedestrian footbridges and underpasses at Kibera, Gatwekera, Kambi Muru and Laini Saba.
