Kenya Railways Suspends Lukenya and Syokimau Commuter Trains Following Mukuru Line Blockage
Kenya Railways Corporation on Thursday morning announced the suspension of its commuter rail services to Lukenya and Syokimau due to a blockage on the railway line at Mukuru.
In an official statement, the corporation confirmed that the obstruction had rendered the tracks impassable, forcing the temporary cancellation of the morning commuter link trains on both routes.
“Kindly note that owing to a blockage of the line at Mukuru, the morning link trains to Lukenya and Syokimau will not run,” the statement read.
The disruption significantly impacted early morning commuters who depend on the Nairobi Commuter Rail for timely and cost-effective travel from the city’s outskirts to the central business district. As of Thursday morning, no alternative transport arrangements had been provided.
Efforts were already underway at the site, with Kenya Railways dispatching a technical team to assess and clear the obstruction.
“Our team is on the ground working to ensure that normal services are restored as soon as possible,” the corporation assured.
Despite the inconvenience, Kenya Railways did not provide an estimated timeframe for service resumption but promised to keep the public informed through its official communication channels.
“We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and will notify you once normal services resume,” the statement added.
The Lukenya and Syokimau lines form a critical part of Nairobi’s commuter transport system, serving thousands of daily passengers. The unexpected suspension underscores the vulnerability of urban transit systems to infrastructure-related disruptions.
Commuters are advised to monitor Kenya Railways’ platforms for real-time updates on service restoration.
