Chinese firm appeals against order blocking SGR through National park

Demonstrate oppose a decision to allow the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) through the Nairobi National Park. PHOTO: FILE

A Chinese contractor has appealed against an order that the Standard Gauge Railway should not cut through a national park.

China Road and Bridge Corporation is challenging the ruling by the environment tribunal, which had directed that an alternative route be sought for the Sh150 billion line.