Each time the Benz kicked above 100km per hour, it was slowed by an oncoming truck or bus, as the standard gauge railway (SGR) train moved on its journey. The preparatory trip started on Monday at Syokimau, near Nairobi, where the China Road and Bridge Corporation has set up a humongous train station. The train will initially offer two classes of passengers - economy and business - but will launch its premier class by December this year. SHUTTLESome 40 passenger coaches will be procured initially: economy class coaches will have a capacity of 118 passengers; economy class 72; premier class 44. President Uhuru Kenyatta will launch the SGR on Wednesday and thereafter embark on its maiden journey to Nairobi.

Source: Daily Nation May 30, 2017 14:48 UTC