The Nairobi-Naivasha standard gauge railway (SGR) line will be opened Wednesday for passenger services with the cargo business set for a later launch following delays in modernising the old line to Uganda and construction of a dry port in Naivasha.
Kenya Railways acting managing director Philip Mainga confirmed the start of the passenger service but did not give details on the cargo freight -- which is critical in ensuring the new line generates revenues to pay the Chinese operator and China loans used for its construction.
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