Panic as 'lunatic' express train drives itself 10km to Githurai, Nairobi

A Kenya Railways locomotive being repaired at Makadara railway station, yesterday. A similar train engine developed mechanical problems speeding off unmanned. [PHOTO: BEVERLYNE MUSILI/STANDARD]

Kevin Macharia has operated his taxi business a few metres away from the Mwiki railway crossing in Nairobi for nearly 10 uneventful years.

But, the events of Wednesday evening will forever remain etched in his mind.