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First batch of train locomotives arrive since 1987

The first batch of locomotives for East Africa’s fledging railways transport sector have arrived ending a long wait of over two decades wait since 1987.

The first three of the 20 locomotives that the Rift Valley Railways (RVR) has acquired have docked at the port of Mombasa. A total of 17 more are expected by May 2015, in what is positive news for railways transport.

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