The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) announced on Wednesday the temporary suspension of commuter train services due to ongoing heavy rainfall, which has adversely affected railway lines.
In a public notice, KRC emphasized the safety of customers as a top priority, stating, “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”.
“We are compelled to take these precautionary measures because the safety of our customers is always of paramount importance to us.”
The corporation assured the public that normal services would resume once conditions permit, promising to keep customers informed of any updates.
Kenya Railways’ commuter train network serves daily commuters traveling to and from Nairobi city center across five key routes: Embakasi, Syokimau, Limuru, Lukenya, and Ruiru.
The suspension comes amidst widespread heavy rainfall across Kenya, coinciding with the long-rains season expected to persist until June, as forecasted by the Meteorological Department.
As torrential rains persist, wreaking havoc on neighborhoods and streets nationwide, one of Nairobi’s crucial intersections in the CBD has been significantly affected. Footage obtained by media depicts the aftermath of Tuesday night’s heavy downpour, which resulted in the uprooting of two of the capital’s oldest trees.
The towering trees, situated at the intersection of Kenyatta Avenue and Moi Avenue outside the Nairobi Sports House and Imenti House, were toppled by the force of the storm, obstructing key entry and exit points. The fallen trees not only disrupted traffic flow but also posed a risk to pedestrians and nearby structures.
The incident highlights the intensity of the ongoing rainfall, which has caused widespread damage and inconvenience across the city. Efforts to clear the debris and restore normalcy to the affected area are underway, with authorities urging caution and vigilance as cleanup operations proceed.
The transportation woes extended beyond the city limits, with the Eastern bypass near Kamakis paralyzed by floods, prompting authorities to divert traffic to Makadara Road after River Athi overflowed, closing the main road from Kitengela to Nairobi.
As Kenya grapples with the impacts of relentless rainfall, disruptions to transportation underscore the challenges faced by both commuters and authorities in navigating the deluge’s aftermath.
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