Madaraka Express increases passenger fares to Sh1,000 from Sh700

Police officers are seen manning the entrance to an SGR train at the Mombasa terminus, May 2017. /MONICAH MWANGI
Police officers are seen manning the entrance to an SGR train at the Mombasa terminus, May 2017. /MONICAH MWANGI

Madaraka Express passenger service economy class fares will now cost

Sh1,000 from the initial Sh700.

Kenya Railways managing director Atanas Maina on Thursday said that the revised rates will take effect from May 1, 2018.

However, tickets purchased before May 1, 2018 will not be affected.

The express has also extended the promotional tariff period from April 5 2018 to June 30, 2018.

First class one-way fares have not changed and hence will remain at Sh3,000.

Passengers will be charged Sh940 from Mariakani to Nairobi; the same will apply from Nairobi to Mariakani.

Fares from Miasenyi to Nairobi will cost Sh810 while Nairobi to Miasenyi will be at Sh900.

It will cost Sh700 to travel from Voi to Nairobi, the same will be charged from Nairobi to Voi.

Mtito-Andei to Nairobi and vice versa will cost Sh490 while those moving from Kibwezi to Nairobi will pay Sh400.

Those travelling from Emali to Nairobi will pay Sh260 whereas passengers boarding at Athi River to Nairobi will be charged Sh60.

Recently, Kenya Railways introduced parking fees parking fees for all vehicles accessing SGR stations.

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