Kenya Railways Suspends Commuter Train Services Due To Heavy Rains

• Kenya Railways announced the temporary suspension of commuter train services due to heavy rains and floods affecting railway lines nationwide
• Kenya Railways made the decision to suspend services as a precautionary measure to prioritise the safety of commuters
• Kenya Railways advised commuters to stay informed about the resumption of services by contacting Kenya Railways' contacts, including phone, email, and website

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Kenya Railways has temporarily suspended commuter train services in response to the ongoing heavy rains affecting rail lines across the country.

The decision to suspend services is a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of commuters, with Kenya Railways emphasising that customer safety remains its top priority.

"We wish to notify members of the public that commuter train services have been temporarily suspended due to the ongoing heavy rains that have affected the rail lines. We are compelled to take these precautionary measures because the safety of our customers is always of paramount importance to us," stated Kenya Railways in a public notice.

When will services resume?

Kenya Railways' management has assured the public that they will provide updates on when regular services will resume.

Commuters are advised to stay informed through official communication channels for the latest information on service resumption.

Kenya Railways contacts include:

• Phone: 0709 907 000, 0709 907 555
• Email: info@krc.co.ke
• Website: www.krc.co.ke

The suspension of railway services comes after many areas of Nairobi were submerged due to floods.

Floods wreak havoc in Nairobi

Earlier, TUKO.o.ke reported that Nairobi is reeling from the devastating impact of heavy floods that have submerged vast areas, leaving residents in distress and calling for urgent action.

Following a night of relentless downpours on Tuesday, Nairobi residents woke up to scenes of destruction as floodwaters inundated streets, homes, and businesses.

The Kenya Red Cross Society has swiftly responded, deploying a team to assess the extent of the damage and potentially launch search and rescue operations.

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