Kenya Railways Authority (KRA) on Saturday, November 8, issued warnings to all motorists in Nairobi over new changes in the transport system.
In a statement, the authority urged all motorists to be wary of increase in train frequency especially at the various Railway Crossing points which may expose them to danger.
It also noted that both motorists and pedestrians who would be caught vandalizing, driving through or sitting on the revamped infrastructure would be arrested.
"We hereby urge motorists and pedestrians to stay alert while crossing rail tracks and desist from competing to beat the oncoming train.
"Any one found seating, walking, driving through, vandalizing or interfering with Railways infrastructure will be arrested and prosecuted in accordance with the law," read the document in part.
The statement also warned the pedestrians and motorists to avoid lingering around railways as the train travel fast.
"Members of the public are urged to stay away from the railway line, and while crossing at the level crossings, please note that an oncoming train is nearer than you think and moving at a faster speed than you think.
"There are many rail crossings throughout our railway network and the frequency of running trains have increased. In this regard and to keep the public safe from accidents we will remove all illegal structures and pathways within the railways reserve," added the statement.
A number of fatal accidents involving trains have been reported in the recent past, with the latest case being reported in November 2020.
One person died in the accident which occurred on Tuesday, November 3, at Donholm, Nairobi, involving a commuter train, a lorry and a personal car.
The lorry was crossing the railway line when the train rammed into it.
In 2013, an Ummoiner bus killed 11 people after a commuter train rammed into it at the Mutindwa level crossing, near Buruburu shopping centre.
