To further utilize the capacity of the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) and expand its logistics offerings, passenger trains have recently added baggage cars to introduce an express parcel service, enabling same-day delivery between Nairobi and Mombasa.

In addition to bulk container freight trains, the service provides a new option for small, frequent, and time-sensitive shipments along the route, marking another step forward in the integration of passenger and freight operations on the key trunk line in East Africa.

On June 16, train N2 on the Mombasa-Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) departs with an added baggage car.

Since its opening on May 31, 2017, the SGR has become the preferred mode of transport for the Kenyan public, thanks to its safety, efficiency, comfort, and affordability. By May 31, 2026, it had handled a total of 18.181 million passenger trips and transported 48.604 million tonnes of freight.

From construction through operation, the railway has created about 74,000 jobs and trained more than 2,800 local railway technicians, with a localization rate of 94 percent in operations.

From May 31 to June 13, Africa Star Railway Operation Company, together with Kenya Railways, organized a series of events in Nairobi Terminus, Mombasa Terminus, and Suswa Station to mark the 9th anniversary of safe operations of the Mombasa-Nairobi SGR and the 130th anniversary of the Kenya-Uganda Railway. The events featured safety awareness activities and quizzes on the history of Kenya Railways, engaging more than 3,000 passengers to celebrate the dual milestones.

Passengers participate in a series of events in Nairobi Terminus, Mombasa Terminus, and Suswa Station to mark the 9th anniversary of safe operations of the Mombasa-Nairobi SGR and the 130th anniversary of the Kenya-Uganda Railway.

In March 2026, China and Kenya jointly launched a zero-tariff freight train service to China, enabling Kenyan avocados, coffee, tea, and other agricultural products to reach international markets, turning the railway into an important bridge for bilateral trade.