Kenya Railways has announced changes to the Nyahururu Safari Train and Nairobi-Limuru commuter services, with the new arrangements set to take effect on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
The changes will affect the routes, operating days and fares for passengers using the two train services.
In a notice issued on Monday, November 9, the corporation said the adjustments were necessary to allow engineering and maintenance works along the Nairobi-Kibera-Talanta railway route to proceed.
Under the new schedule, the Nyahururu Safari Train will only operate between Gilgil and Nyahururu, meaning passengers travelling from Nairobi will have to make their own arrangements to connect to Gilgil.
The train will leave Gilgil Station at 8am and is expected to arrive in Nyahururu at 11:50am. The return journey will depart Nyahururu at 3pm.
Kenya Railways has also revised the operating days for the Nairobi-Limuru commuter train.
Starting November 12, the service will operate on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Trains will not run on Mondays and Fridays under the temporary arrangement.
New Nyahururu Train Fares
The corporation has also announced new fares for passengers travelling between Gilgil, Ol Kalou and Nyahururu.
Passengers travelling from Gilgil to Nyahururu will pay Ksh150, while those travelling between Gilgil and Ol Kalou will pay Ksh100.
A trip from Ol Kalou to Nyahururu will cost Ksh50.
Kenya Railways said the changes would allow contractors to access the railway line for maintenance and engineering work while keeping the affected train services running.
Passengers have been advised to check the revised schedules and fares before travelling to avoid inconveniences.
Why Kenya Railways Is Changing the Schedule
The adjustments come as construction continues on a railway link connecting Nairobi Central Station to Nyayo Stadium, Kibera and Talanta Sports City.
The project is part of preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host with Uganda and Tanzania.
The works include upgrading 13 kilometres of the existing railway track between Nairobi Central Station and Satellite.
Kenya Railways is also constructing a new 1.3-kilometre second railway line between Kibera and Satellite, which will serve the planned Talanta Stadium railway station.
The project further includes two new commuter stations at Talanta Stadium and Laini Saba.
Pedestrian footbridges and underpasses are also being constructed at Kibera, Gatwekera, Kambi Muru and Laini Saba to improve access for residents using the railway corridor.
The temporary changes to the Nyahururu and Limuru services are intended to provide room for the ongoing works without completely stopping train operations along the affected routes.