The Nairobi Central–Thika commuter railway will undergo a Sh65 billion modernisation project. The upgrade includes new stations and improved facilities along a 57-kilometre corridor. Kenya Railways Corporation leads the project under the Kenya Urban Mobility Improvement Project.
The upgrade aims to enhance rail access for residents of Nairobi and Kiambu counties. It will reduce travel time and ease congestion on Thika Superhighway. The project is expected to unlock economic opportunities in the region.
The modernisation follows ongoing efforts to improve urban mobility in Kenya. Previous upgrades have focused on expanding rail networks and reducing traffic bottlenecks. This project builds on those efforts by integrating better infrastructure with existing transport systems. The funding for the project comes from international and domestic sources, though details remain undisclosed. The project is set to begin in the coming months, with completion expected within several years.
