Kenya Railways has released the official timetable for the newly launched Mombasa Commuter Rail Service, providing a reliable and affordable transport alternative for city residents.
The service connects Mombasa Terminus, Miritini, and the Mombasa Railway Station in the Central Business District.
According to Kenya Railways, the fare for the service has been set at Sh50.
Trains from Mombasa Terminus will depart at 4:10 am, 7:20 am, 2:25 pm, 6:25 pm, and 9 pm.
From Mombasa Railway Station, departures to the Terminus are scheduled at 6:25 am, 12:35 pm, 5:30 pm, and 7:20 pm, with the last service at 7:55 pm.
Kenya Railways says the service has been designed to ensure accurate timings for smooth connections between the SGR Madaraka Express and the commuter trains.
Passengers using the 8 am, 3 pm, and 10 pm Madaraka Express trains from Nairobi will connect via link trains departing Mombasa Railway Station at 6:25 am, 12:35 pm, and 7:20 pm, respectively.
Similarly, passengers arriving at Mombasa Terminus aboard the 4:00 am, 2:00 pm, and 8:30 pm Madaraka Express trains will use link trains to the Mombasa CBD departing at 4:10 am, 2:25 pm, and 9 pm.
Kenya Railways said it has positioned the service as a convenient way to bypass traffic congestion in the coastal city.
The Railway service described it as a chance to beat the traffic and enjoy a smooth ride across Mombasa.
The agency stated that the new service is part of its broader plan to expand commuter rail transport in major cities, offering affordable and reliable mobility solutions for urban residents.
On Wednesday, President William Ruto commissioned the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service in Mombasa, connecting Miritini, Changamwe West, Changamwe East, Shimanzi, Mazeras, and Mombasa CBD.
The President said the move is part of our government’s strategy to expand the rail network from Naivasha to Malaba through Kisumu and across the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport corridor, securing Kenya’s place as the gateway to Africa.
“The Mombasa Commuter Rail Service marks a bold step in transforming transport by linking the city centre with the SGR terminus at Miritini and other key stops, easing congestion and offering Kenyans a faster, safer, and more reliable transport system,” the President said.
He said the rehabilitation of the 13.8km line, together with a 2.8km link to the SGR, closes a historic gap at Kilometre Zero.
