The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) has hit full capacity as demand for more coaches continues, Kenya Railways has announced.

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Responding to queries to add more coaches as train travel demand increases, the company said there are currently no additional coaches for SGR amid demand for the same.

According to Kenya Railways, it is currently operating at full capacity to meet the growing demand for travel.

"We are currently operating at full capacity to meet the growing demand for travel," Kenya Railways said.

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"Should there be any changes to the number of coaches or service capacity, the Corporation will communicate the information through its official channels," it added.

The clarification comes as demand for passenger transport continues to ris e, with the SGR remaining a key option for Kenyans travelling between Nairobi and the Coast.

Many passengers have called on the company to increase coaches, as a lot of travellers have been left unable to book a train due to an increase in demand.

With students at home for the August holiday, many families are turning to the coast for holidays using SGR.

This has particularly locked out many passengers from using the train to travel, as the coaches are fully booked at capacity.

The latest statement highlights the pressure facing the railway service as more travellers turn to the SGR, particularly during periods of increased movement.

📰 Source: Kenyans.co.ke