Kenya Railways Unveils Plan to Link Nairobi CBD, Nyayo Stadium and Talanta Sports City

Kenya Railways has unveiled plans to establish a dedicated railway connection linking Nairobi Central Business District (CBD), Nyayo Stadium and Talanta Sports City.

In a brief statement on Wednesday, September 30, Kenya Railways said the proposed connection would improve movement during major events while providing an alternative to road transport.

"The proposed connection will support seamless movement to and from major sporting venues, help ease road congestion during major events and improve accessibility for local and international visitors," the statement read.

According to Kenya Railways, the proposed railway connection will involve upgrading 13.3 kilometres of the existing railway track between Nairobi Central Station and Satellite.

The Corporation also plans to construct a 1.3-kilometre second line between Kibera and Satellite to serve the proposed Talanta Stadium Train Station.

Source: Nairobi Leo