Kenya Railways has clarified the purpose of the distinctive coffin-like casings seen along the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) lines, explaining they are crucial engineering structures.

• These structures are box culverts designed to manage water flow, provide structural support for bridges, and create safe wildlife corridors.
• The explanation was provided by Kenya Railways following public curiosity sparked at the Mombasa ASK Show.
• The article also notes the upcoming expansion of the SGR network with the compulsory acquisition of over 300 land parcels for the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR project, valued at Ksh700 billion.