SGR picks up speed but project benefits could be long to come

A Cargo train carries wagons with containers headed to Mombasa from Nairobi, the SGR trains have eased cargo transportation in the country making movements of good easy from Mombasa to Nairobi. 1-12-2018. [Phillip Orwa, Standard]

It is 2.30pm and passengers are rushing to the departure area, some almost tripping at the security checkpoint. They are almost late for the afternoon ride.