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Standard Gauge Railway in 2026: What the Operating Reality of the Madaraka Express Means for Diaspora Travellers, Logistics Investors, and Property Buyers Along the Corridor
The Standard Gauge Railway and the Madaraka Express have settled into operating maturity in 2026. A diaspora guide to passenger travel, freight cost, and property along the corridor.
May 24, 2026
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The History and Future of Kenya Railways: From the Lunatic Express to the Standard Gauge Railway
Kenya's railway history spans from the colonial Lunatic Express that created Nairobi to the modern Standard Gauge Railway connecting Mombasa to Naivasha. This article traces the full arc of railway de...
Feb 20, 2026
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The History and Future of Kenya's Railway System: From the Lunatic Express to the Standard Gauge Railway
Kenya's railway story spans over 125 years, from the colonial 'Lunatic Express' that literally created the nation to the modern Standard Gauge Railway that is reshaping the country's logistics and tra...
Feb 20, 2026
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