Kenya Railway Corporation (KRC) has announced the suspension of all commuter train services with immediate effect.
Announcing the suspension on Wednesday, April 24, KRC said the move was necessitated by heavy rainfall in various parts of the city that have seen railway lines flood, making it difficult for trains to operate.
“We wish to notify members of the public that commuter train services have been temporarily suspended due to the ongoing heavy rains that have affected the rail lines,” read part of the notice.
“We are compelled to take these precautionary measures because the safety of our customers is always of paramount importance to us,” the notice adds.
The trains serve various routes in the city including Syokimau, Embakasi, Mwiki and Ruiru among other areas. Affected commuters will be informed once normal services resumes.
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“We will advise you once normal services resume. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience caused.” KRC said.
Following the heavy downpour, the Kenya Urban Roads Authority (Kura) also announced a partial closure of roads in Nairobi City.
The closed roads include Aerodrome Road, Kapenguria Road, UN Avenue – Runda, Kasarani Mwiki Road at Mwiki Bridge.
“Motorists are also warned of flooding along Mombasa Road at Cabanas, Thika Road at Githurai/ Kahawa bridge. The traffic police and our technical team are on the ground to direct traffic and enhance the safety of Motorists. We shall keep you posted as the situation unfolds,” Kura said.
Other roads that the traffic department advised motorists to avoid are Kibiko Road in Ngong, Lunga Lunga Road around KPLC depot, Kahawa Sukari Road, Limuru Road, Kamiti Road and Lower Kabete Road around Red Hill area.