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Maiden SGR trip that was my Damascus moment on train travel

Inside one of the 20 Business class coaches that were received by Transport PS Mohammed Daghar, Kenya Ports Authority MD Capt. William Ruto, KPA chairperson Benjamin Tayari, Kenya Railways Chairperson Abdi Bare Duale and Kenya Railways MD Philip Mainga at Port Reitz Freight yard in Mombasa County on Monday 22nd July 2024. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

Only those who have had the privilege of travelling on the Madaraka Express can describe the exhilaration of witnessing the idyllic, rolling countryside, anxious and darting sun rays, and the warm smiles of fellow passengers, their hearts filled with delightful expectations.

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