COMMUTER RAIL

In major cities worldwide, commuter rail systems are vital for efficient and sustainable transportation. They alleviate traffic congestion, reduce pollution, and provide reliable connections between urban centers and surrounding areas.Recognizing this, the Kenyan government has prioritized the development of a Commuter Rail system as part of the Mass Rapid Transit System (MRTS).

Key Plans for Nairobi's Commuter Rail System

Several plans have since been developed to support the Nairobi Commuter Rail System, including:

The Interdisciplinary Land-Use and Transport Metropolitan Analysis within the Nairobi Metropolitan Region (ILUT)

The Nairobi Commuter Rail Master Plan

The Nairobi Airport Line Implementation Study

The Quick Wins 2022 – 2025 Report

Key Proposals

Role of the Commuter Rail Directorate

Our Commuter Rail Directorate is responsible for fulfilling NaMATA’s mandate to develop Nairobi’s
Commuter Rail. Its primary roles include:

Current Activities

NaMATA’s Commuter Rail Directorate is actively engaged in:

Our Mission is to develop, maintain, regulate and manage an integrated and sustainable public transport for enhanced urban mobility within the Nairobi Metropolitan Area

Contacts

31st Floor, Prism Towers, Upper Hill,
3rd Ngong Avenue,
P.O Box 30117-00100

Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm

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