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Newly acquired wagons to revitalise railway transport

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Newly acquired wagons at the SGR Gate near Port Reitz Station in Mombasa County on February 5, 2024. [Kelvin Karani, Standard]

The Kenya railway transport sector has witnessed a significant leap forward with the arrival of an additional 430 brand-new wagons for both the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and the Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) freight services.

Kenya Railways procured the wagons with funds provided by the government. This addition brings the total wagon count to 1,900, a substantial increase from the previous 1,600 for the SGR freight service, while those of the MGR have increased from 1,395 to 1,595.

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