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Train routes in Kenya
2 routes · classic 1 · scenic 1
2 routes cross Kenya in the World Train Map atlas. The longest is the Madaraka Express at 472 km; the fastest is the Madaraka Express, running up to 120 km/h; the oldest line dates to 1930. Every route links to its facts, photo and story, and to the interactive world map.
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- Madaraka Express
Kenya’s standard-gauge flagship crosses Tsavo on elevated spans built so elephants pass underneath.
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Scenic (1)
- Nanyuki Safari Train
Crosses the equator on its final approach to Nanyuki, where Mount Kenya’s 5,199 m massif fills the carriage windows.
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Photos via Wikimedia Commons — each route page credits the author & licence
What is the fastest train in Kenya?
The Madaraka Express, running Nairobi to Mombasa at up to 120 km/h. It is one of 2 routes in Kenya in this atlas.
Are there night trains in Kenya?
Not in this atlas. Kenya has 2 routes here and none of them is a scheduled sleeper, though night trains from neighbouring countries may still reach it.
Can you cross the border by train from Kenya?
No route in this atlas crosses a land border out of Kenya. Every line listed here begins and ends inside the country.
Which is the most scenic railway in Kenya?
Kenya has 1 scenic or mountain line in this atlas. The longest is the Nanyuki Safari Train, 237 km.