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Originally published by Capital Businessbusiness
September 24, 2026
41m ago
SGR train passenger traffic rises 10.3pc in H1
The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics reported on Tuesday that passenger volume reached about 1.31 million through the end of June, up from about 1.19 million recorded during the same period in 2025. The figures are sourced from the Kenya Railways Corporation...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) experienced a significant surge in passenger traffic during the first half of 2026, with a notable 10.3 percent increase. This growth highlights the continued demand for the service despite recent fare adjustments.
- Passenger volume reached approximately 1.31 million in H1 2026, up from 1.19 million in H1 2025.
- The Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) released the provisional data sourced from the Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC).
- Passenger numbers climbed despite a 50 percent fare hike implemented in January 2024.
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