The Kenya Railways Corporation has revealed that the extension of the Standard Guage Railway (SGR) will be completed by May 31, 2024.
In response to queries by Kenyans on Tuesday, April 2, Kenya Railways indicated that the construction of the interlink connecting the SGR Mombasa Terminus to the Mombasa Old Town was in top gear.
According to the plan, the interconnecting line is a Meter Guage Railway (MGR) line.
"Great news. The SGR-MGR link project in Mombasa is on track to be completed by May 31st, 2024. This will significantly improve commuter rail services to Mombasa terminus, making travel much easier," read the report in part.
Following the completion of the line, many travellers will find the route a cheaper and easier means to connect to Mombasa Old Town.
Currently, travellers still have to rely on taxis and matatus which have often been accused of overcharging travellers.
However, Kenya Railways is yet to reveal charges that will be effected on the Interlink Line.
"The entire Link line is 17 kilometres. The project includes the construction of new MGR passenger stations at Mombasa Terminus, Miritini, Changamwe West, Changamwe East, Shimanzi and the Mombasa Central Station," Kenya Railways stated in March.
Meanwhile, Kenya Railways also revealed that it would be acquiring new wagons as the demand for train services and the Madaraka Express surged.
On the other hand, the corporation is also set to embark on the construction of the SGR line from Naivasha to Kisumu in the coming months.
It is expected that 35 per cent of the project will be done by December 2024.
