The Kenya Railways Corporation has announced plans to resume freight transportation along the Uplands–Kijabe–Longonot railway corridor following the completion of rehabilitation works.
Operations along the route were suspended in April 2024 after heavy rainfall damaged sections of the line.
In a statement issued on Monday, January 19, the corporation confirmed that repairs have been completed and the corridor has been declared safe and ready for operations.
Kenya Railways said successful test runs have already been conducted to confirm the operational readiness of the line.
The corporation is currently undertaking slope protection works, which are expected to enhance long-term stability and safety once freight services resume.
However, the corporation did not specify a date for the full resumption of operations.
“The rehabilitation works on the Uplands–Kijabe–Longonot railway corridor are now 100 per cent complete, with successful test rides conducted to confirm the safety and operational readiness of the line. The only remaining activity is slope protection works, which are being finalised to enhance long-term stability and safety,” the corporation said.
Kenya Railways noted that reopening the corridor will play a key role in easing cargo transportation between the Port of Mombasa and the Nyanza and Western Kenya regions, while also supporting regional trade with Uganda, Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and South Sudan.
“With these milestones achieved, preparations are underway to resume freight transportation through the Kijabe corridor, linking Mombasa to Nyanza and Western Kenya, as well as neighbouring countries,” the statement added.
The announcement comes barely a month after Kenya Railways resumed the Kisumu Safari Train service, which had been suspended for nearly a year.
In a statement issued on December 18, the corporation said the decision was driven by increased travel demand to the lakeside region during the festive season.
The Safari Train was reintroduced to offer travellers a safer, affordable, and scenic alternative amid high travel demand, particularly during peak holiday periods when last-minute bookings are common.
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