NAIROBI, Kenya, July 16 – The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) has revealed plans to launch SGR Premium Class Coaches, which will offer customers a luxurious rail travel experience and the highest level of comfort.
The corporation disclosed that it has already received a shipment of four premium coaches out of ten economy-class coaches that will offer passengers an excellent level of comfort and a great experience.
For the pleasure and relaxation of the passengers, the fully reclining convertible seats in the luxury coaches will allow them to face any direction while traveling.
“The much-awaited Premium Class Coaches are here. The four Premium Coaches are among a batch of ten economy class coaches, one dining car, one power car and four first class coaches,” the corporation stated.
Early this year, the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) increased its charges, requiring users to pay an additional Sh500 to Sh1,500 to travel between Nairobi and Mombasa in economy class.
Kenya Railways (KR) stated that a one-way trip from the capital city of Kenya to the coastal town on an economy class will go up to Sh1,500 from Sh1,000 charged before.
First-class users were hit the hardest since they will be parting with Sh4,500, one way from the previous charges of Sh3,000 per adult.
The company linked the hike in charges to the current high fuel prices, which have pushed up operational costs.
