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Breaking: Kenya Railways suspends the Limuru commuter train for Friday, Jan 9 due to "unavoidable circumstances," leaving thousands of Nairobi workers stranded.

Thousands of Nairobi commuters were left stranded this morning after Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) announced an abrupt suspension of the popular Limuru Commuter Train service.
In a notice issued early Friday, KRC stated that the morning and evening trains plying the Nairobi Central Station–Limuru route would be unavailable due to "unavoidable circumstances." The suspension, effective immediately for Friday, Jan 9, 2026, has forced thousands of workers and students to scramble for alternative—and more expensive—matatu transport.
The Nairobi Commuter Rail Service has become a lifeline for residents of Kiambu County working in the CBD, shielding them from the gridlock on Waiyaki Way. A single day's suspension disrupts the economic rhythm of the city.
The suspension comes at a time when KRC is under pressure to improve reliability, even as SGR passenger numbers continue to rise while freight volumes dip. For the daily commuter, today is a reminder that Nairobi's public transport system remains fragile.
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