Kenya Railways company has increased fares across all routes in the country by 50 per cent.
In the latest review, a passenger travelling to Mombasa will now pay Sh1,500 effective January 1, 2024, up from the current Sh1,000.
Tickets purchased before then will, however, not be affected.
For those who wish to travel with first class, they will have to pay Sh4,500, up from Sh3,000.
“This increase is informed by changes in that energy and petroleum sector where prices of fuel have significantly increased thus increasing the cost of operations,” Kenya Railways said.
Passengers will be charged Sh1,430 from Athi River to Mombasa; Emali to Mombasa will attract a fare of Sh1,100.
Fares from Kibwezi to Mombasa will cost Sh890 while Voi to Mombasa will be at Sh440.
Mtito Andei to Mombasa Sh750, Miasenyi to Mombasa Sh290, Mariakani to Mombasa Sh110.
The prices were reviewed upwards for the Madaraka Express Passenger Service, Madaraka Express Commuter Service, Nairobi Commuter Railway Service, Kisumu Safari Train and Nanyuki Safari Train.