By Sandra Blessings
Kenya Railways Corporation has made a milestone with the construction of Mombasa Railway station and introduction of Mombasa Commuter Rail Service.
The rail service will connect the Central Business District (CBD) to Mombasa terminus through Miritini station and will help decongest the city and reduce delays occasioned by rampant traffic jams.
Cabinet Secretary for Roads and Transport Mr. Davies Chirchir in an invite said President William Ruto is expected to commission it on Wednesday, September 17, 2025.
The invite read: “The official commissioning of the Mombasa Commuter Rail Service and the Mombasa Railway station on September 17, 2025. The ceremony will be presided over by President William Ruto.”
Kenya Railways posted on their X handle: “On April 29, 2017, the passenger service train to Mombasa on the Lunatic Line made its last trip, bringing to an end an affair that many had become so attached to.
Today, something exciting is happening in Mombasa County. President Ruto will commission the Mombasa Commuter Rail. We witness the rebirth of the passenger train service to CBD from Mombasa terminus.
Mombasa Commuter Rail Service is designed to transport residents of areas along the metre gauge railway corridor, tourists and visitors to Mombasa CBD.
Linking the Mombasa mainland via the Makupa Causeway Railway Bridge, the service is designed to offer an affordable, reliable and efficient service.”
