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Kenya Railways is racing to complete the upgrade of the Nairobi-Kibera-Talanta station commuter rail line before January 5, 2026, when Bayern Munich faces Ajax FC at the Raila Odinga International Stadium.
Transport Principal Secretary (PS) Mohammed Daghar and Kenya Railways managing director Philip Mainga conducted a site inspection of the ongoing works on Tuesday, November 10, assessing progress on the Nairobi-Limuru commuter line, which will serve as a key transport link to the new stadium.
The works centre on swapping out existing steel sleepers for concrete ones, a change that engineers say will significantly improve track stability, extend the lifespan of the line, and cut long-term maintenance costs.
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The upgraded line will operate along the existing Nairobi Commuter Rail Service corridor connecting Nairobi Central Station and Limuru Station.
Daghar said the route will be in service by December 15, 2026, giving rail operators time to run trial operations before the high-profile football fixture.
