Kenya Railways is enhancing railway services to attract businesses to shift their cargo to rail transport, which offers greater cost efficiency compared to other modes.
Freight services have contributed largely to the growth in the manufacturing and industrial sectors by reducing transport costs by 30 percent.
The Kenya Railways Managing Director Philip Mainga said that, "We are committed to fostering regional economic growth by improving rail transport systems and services." Cargo movement by both the Standard Gauge Railway and the Meter Gauge Railway has offered the heavy lifting required by industries at a much affordable cost than other means of transport.
Rail freight is not only more economical but also highly reliable, as it is less susceptible to disruptions caused by adverse weather conditions.
