Kenya Railways Releases New Timetables for Five Nairobi Commuter Train Routes

Kenya Railways has released updated passenger train timetables covering five Nairobi commuter rail routes, giving city residents more information on departure and arrival times when planning their journeys.

The schedules, shared on Monday, November 9, 2026, cover the Embakasi, Syokimau, Limuru, Lukenya and Ruiru routes, with services operating from Nairobi Central Station.

The fares start at KSh 50, making commuter trains an affordable transport option for passengers travelling between the city centre and surrounding residential areas.

On the Embakasi route, the first outbound train leaves Nairobi at 5:45am, followed by additional departures at 7:10am, 9:30am, 11am, 1:30pm, 6pm, 6:30pm and 8:20pm.

The journey to Embakasi Village takes approximately 28 to 45 minutes, depending on the service. Return trains begin at 6:20am, with the final inbound service arriving at Nairobi Central Station at 7:49pm.

The Syokimau route also has several daily departures serving commuters heading towards Mlolongo and the surrounding residential and commercial areas.

Trains leave Nairobi at 6:40am, 9:35am, 12:50pm, 5:30pm, 6:20pm and 8:10pm. The final service is scheduled to arrive at Syokimau at 9pm.

An early morning inbound service leaves the Nairobi Terminus at 3:50am and reaches Nairobi Central Station at 4:28am.

The Limuru, Lukenya and Ruiru corridors have more limited services compared to the Embakasi and Syokimau routes.

For Limuru, the outbound train departs Nairobi at 5:20pm and arrives at 7:20pm after stopping at several stations, including Kibera, Dagoretti and Kikuyu. The return service leaves Limuru at 5:50am and reaches Nairobi at 7:35am.

The timetable update comes as Kenya Railways implements a KSh 65 billion World Bank-supported project, aimed at improving commuter rail services and increasing daily passenger numbers from 20,000 to 100,000.

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