Talanta Stadium Rail Link to be ready by Dec 15 ahead of Bayern-Ajax clash

Nairobi, Kenya - Kenya Railways is accelerating construction of the Nairobi-Kibera-Talanta Metre Gauge Railway (MGR) line to be completed by December 15, 2026, in time for the January 5, 2027, Bayern Munich vs Ajax FC football match. Transport PS Mohammed Daghar and Kenya Railways MD Philip J. Mainga inspected upgrades to the Nairobi-Limuru Commuter Railway Line, which involve replacing steel sleepers with more durable, stable concrete sleepers.

The enhanced service will handle over 1,500 passengers per trip and provide multiple trips to accommodate soccer fans. Additional upgrades to the Nairobi Commuter Rail Service network are planned to improve mobility for Nairobi residents. Mainga emphasized that these improvements will make accessing the new Raila Odinga International Stadium easier while offering a reliable alternative to road transport during major events.