New standard gauge train to cut travel cost by half

[kasaman]

@Faceshret

Is the return of investment worth the billions pumped to it ?

A looong term project, with no immediate returns

[Okwonkwo]

@mentor

i digress but average speed of 120km, is impossible for those trains, after 6 months what will be the cost?

most likely will go up to match what the buses charge or more (but this will depend on their findings during the trials). Remember this is actually a premium and fast service.

[Faceshret]

@kasaman

A looong term project, with no immediate returns

If i was the president ,I would use the 350b to invest on things that directly benefit wananchi instantly like : beefing irrigation schemes ya farming all over the country .but sasa gari ya moshi what direct impact will it have on my cucu in molo

[4makind]

I think passenger travel is just a fringe product… the main objective of SGR is cargo haulage. I am sure the numbers from cargo will be more substantial.

[kev]

@Rene Descartes

because even the government and leadership is convinced that we can never make anything for ourselves and we an only afford chinese junk. Almost irredeemable.

Yeah, in the same light…a form 4 equivalent can assemble the tablets we being sold at 100 dollars in minutes

[Dunya]

@Faceshret

If i was the president ,I would use the 350b to invest on things that directly benefit wananchi instantly like : beefing irrigation schemes ya farming all over the country .but sasa gari ya moshi what direct impact will it have on my cucu in molo

Transport cost directly affects the prices of the goods she buys in molo

[inzhener_otmetka]

@Rene Descartes

because even the government and leadership is convinced that we can never make anything for ourselves and we an only afford chinese junk. Almost irredeemable.

China is the Worlds Factory. We cannot compete with them and that’s why we import from them.

[kasaman]

@Faceshret

If i was the president ,I would use the 350b to invest on things that directly benefit wananchi instantly like : beefing irrigation schemes ya farming all over the country .but sasa gari ya moshi what direct impact will it have on my cucu in molo

Cucu yako hapo keringeti atafaidika maziwa na farm produce zitapata market.

[Guru]

How is the link from Syokimau to town planned?

[mtadao]

@Faceshret

Is the return of investment worth the billions pumped to it ?

You should exploit the opportunities instead of whining here. What’s with the African?

[mtadao]

@Dunya

Transport cost directly affects the prices of the goods she buys in molo

I doubt that dude has some cucu in Molo, probably in Karachuonyo

[Nattydread]

If the introductory price leads to a high uptake and consistent occupancy, I’m sure that the prices will gradually be adjusted to the level where the SGR’s earnings are optimal, tulipe deni vilivyo.

It should not become like that free-for-all ride that comes from the outskirts of Nairobi.

I promise photos here once raia can take the ride!!

[Nattydread]

@4makind

I think passenger travel is just a fringe product… the main objective of SGR is cargo haulage. I am sure the numbers from cargo will be more substantial.

Is that thinking based on facts and the freely available project documents?

[Faceshret]

@mtadao

You should exploit the opportunities instead of whining here. What’s with the African?

Not when it hurts my pocket buying milk and sugar …you should ask yourself what’s wrong with your African leaders not me…I don’t make those irrational decisions ,they do.

[Faceshret]

@mtadao

I doubt that dude has some cucu in Molo, probably in Karachuonyo

Yep so does it change a thing , wacha kufikiria kama mzoga infected with maggots

[kingolonde]

@Faceshret

Is the return of investment worth the billions pumped to it ?

For your info, the train was not meant to be a passenger one. It was meant for cargo. It is tourism industry players led by Mohamed hersi who petitioned for a passenger service in order to promote domestic tourism. Now you know.

[Tarantinoh]

@Dunya

What do you make yourself bwana sirkal?

Hehehehe he won’t answer that and he uses the acronym Eng before his name.

[It_s_Le_Scumbag]

Sasa nyinyi woote mkija Mombasani,sisi tutaenda wapi? Tuje Nairobi?

[Faceshret]

@kingolonde

For your info, the train was not meant to be a passenger one. It was meant for cargo. It is tourism industry players led by Mohamed hersi who petitioned for a passenger service in order to promote domestic tourism. Now you know.

Brother mimi I agree ,even if it was meant to carry cowdung to China that’s ok,but my pocket I hurting paying for that 350b. If at all building it will make sukari drop to 30 shillings then I’m in.

[paparazzi]

@kingolonde

For your info, the train was not meant to be a passenger one. It was meant for cargo. It is tourism industry players led by Mohamed hersi who petitioned for a passenger service in order to promote domestic tourism. Now you know.

I disagree, highly.