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Goodbye matatus? Pros and cons of the Nairobi Commuter Rail

Nairobi Commuter Rail.

The Nairobi Commuter Rail has arguably changed the way city residents commute. The project is a good example of how an efficient railway network can ease traffic jams by reducing the over-reliance on road transport. A trip from the Donholm stage to the CBD via road takes 25- 50 minutes or even more depending on the time of day- the train takes 15 minutes. It's also devoid of the chaos often witnessed on our roads. Here's a breakdown of using the Nairobi Commuter Rail vis a vi road transport.

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