Kenya Railways has announced temporary changes to the Nairobi–Limuru commuter train schedule, affecting passengers who rely on the service for daily travel between the capital and Limuru.
The revised timetable will take effect on Thursday, November 12, 2026, as the corporation undertakes planned engineering and maintenance works along the Nairobi–Kibera–Talanta section of the Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) line.
Under the new arrangement, the Limuru Commuter Train will operate only three days a week, on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Services on Mondays and Fridays will be temporarily suspended.
The adjustment means commuters who normally depend on the railway service at the beginning and end of the working week will have to seek alternative transport during the maintenance period.
In a public notice issued on November 9, Kenya Railways said the changes were necessary to provide engineers with uninterrupted access to the railway corridor while minimising disruption to passenger operations.
The corporation apologised to affected passengers and urged them to take note of the revised arrangements before making travel plans.
Why Kenya Railways is changing the schedule
The temporary adjustment is linked to ongoing infrastructure development along the Nairobi–Kibera–Talanta railway corridor.
The project involves upgrading approximately 13 kilometres of existing railway track between Nairobi Central Station and Satellite, alongside the construction of a 1.3-kilometre second railway line between Kibera and Satellite.
The expanded railway infrastructure is expected to improve access to Talanta Sports City, which is being developed as part of Kenya’s preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Kenya Railways is also constructing new commuter stations at Talanta Stadium and Laini Saba to improve connectivity for residents and visitors.
Additional infrastructure includes pedestrian footbridges and underpasses at Kibera, Gatwekera, Kambi Muru and Laini Saba, aimed at improving pedestrian safety and accessibility along the railway corridor.
What affected passengers should know
The revised operating arrangements mean passengers travelling between Nairobi and Limuru must reorganise their journeys, particularly on Mondays and Fridays when the commuter train will not operate.
Commuters are encouraged to consider alternative transport options and confirm service availability before heading to railway stations to avoid unnecessary delays and inconvenience.
Although Kenya Railways has confirmed that the changes are temporary, it has not specified when the normal Nairobi–Limuru timetable will be restored.
The corporation says the adjustments are intended to balance ongoing infrastructure development with the need to maintain passenger services wherever possible.
The changes highlight the short-term transport challenges that can accompany major railway upgrades, even as the government pursues improved public transport connectivity and infrastructure development in Nairobi.
For regular Limuru commuters, the immediate priority will be adjusting to the three-day timetable until Kenya Railways announces a return to normal operations.
