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Standard Gauge Railway launch

A fortnight ago, I finally got acquainted with the ‘new’ Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train or Madaraka Experience. This was just before it celebrated its one-year anniversary.  

Stepping into the air-conditioned coaches, I was slightly miffed by the ‘face-me’ style of non-reclining seats and sharing of tables in the Economy Class cabins.

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