A sneak preview of Kenya's new passenger train

A lot of preparation goes into launching a new train system in Kenya, including test-runs. CGTN's Maria Galang went along on one of those journeys. Let's take a look
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[@TS-vu1bj]

How beautiful it is, may god bless the great peoples of China and Kenyan peoples.

[@AnyanwuS]

smh

[@Anonymous-or4ru]

The reporter is a lot more beautiful than that train

[@e.c.6806]

GOD BLESS KENYA ,AFRICA AND CHINA !!! Congratulation to all of YOU ! Friends and Allies forever !

[@advancedtrucksservices6768]

E. C. I have many Chinese friends whom I have never seen one word for all of them Faithful people

[@yufish6576]

BTW, since the beginning of China's 30 years development , we have a saying "build the road first if you want to become rich". Now, we are doing it this way again in Africa. Hope you have a good future!

[@srivijaya6003]

I couldn't see any passengers hanging on the roof like in India. The train look more high class and luxurious then the Indian's.

[@SauravStatingFacts]

Where? You find this

[@MontyGumby]

they dont have overpopulation

[@jjjoker5355]

In years, you might be able to see Kenya helping India building railways

[@onghockchwee2342]

@@jjjoker5355 Yes, African Countries Like Kenya And Angola Are Slowly But Surely Climbing To Build Their Country Infrastructure. God Bless Africa

[@ArghyadeepPal]

Both this train and the main Terminus at Nairobi are amazing. Would love to visit Kenya someday!!!! Greetings from India..

[@sc5252]

$7 and 5 hours to travel 500 km on land. it is a dream even for some South east Asian

[@PissMenn]

in SEA for 500km were $10-$15 and takes 8 hour by train

[@sv4527]

its not sustainable. dont see cheap .. see sustainable . the organisation subsidising this wont be able to do this for long once china collects debts towards the repayment period . thats where shit hits the fan . you would be worst of if not managed well. in fact china dont want u to suceed because defaulting payment usually includes land or port take over, like what happened in sri langka.this is invasion at a whole new level and soon they will forbid locals in that area. that smiley and humble chinese folks that once u had a deal with , wont be so anymore.

[@yufish6576]

10 years ago, I go to college in China traveling >12hours on train. They cut down this time to ~4 hours in recent years. Now Africa people enjoy this new high speed train system. You guys really got the best thing China have. I live in the US now, there is no high speed train here......What a pity for me...LoL

[@Vrey662]

This is great for Kenya. Hope someday we have something similar in my country.

[@shenliu5851]

Winwin of Kenya and China for brotherhood

[@sc5252]

China also completed a 650 km railway between Addis Ababa and Jibuti recently.

[@sc5252]

Indonesia should get China to upgrade the Jakarta Surabaya line. Japan will take a very long time and very high cost to do

[@AnyanwuS]

And Japan will never build the same quality as China!

[@jamescc2010]

Even better do join venture with them and make sure they transfer tech and owership to Indonesia...That was how China becomes another tech giants in many areas. I am from Thailand living in USA. ASEAN needs to start building own planes, fighters, high speed trains, heavy equipments, ships, solar panels, telcom equipments etc. via smart partnership with China, Japan, German and other countries who are willing.

[@wiaek872]

Japan left Thailand too. Such a shame, japan. They just canceled joint venture project and offered a long term loan project if we want to build the HSR. Without China, we never have the dream come true. Thank you god to have china in this world.

[@coliz6192]

Although we have longer railways, but you are more charming scenery outside the windows.greetings from China

[@kibetyful]

take my number :)

[@sc5252]

nobody can build cheaper or faster than China

[@richardteh2936]

The American can destroy faster before you can say bomb

[@levarmitchell3962]

Hooray for Kenya!

[@mingyang4620]

Kace N, You jealous?

[@jacoblay96]

Kace N oh..just like 90% of American dept too huh....yeah the Chinese owns America

[@jacoblay96]

Kace N spelling error...there is no difference in America and kenyas debt..a debt is a debt that has to be paid back and if not payed back no country will do business with U.S they will see how dishonest untrustworthy they are.... the only difference is kenya debt is payable, america debt is not.and not to mention china is up buying plenty property in the united states and in the U.K., they are doing this world wide. Now the U.S. is in the trillions that owes china..but funny thing is china already knows America will turn their backs on them one day..thats why the chinese is investing in africa so they dont have to be dependent on united states, they will have 54 countries to trade with in africa aka new trading partners , smart move on their part..and united states wouldn't dare start a war with china, that will escalate into ww3 and the whole world will be crippled..dont have to worry about china invaded kenya because they can repay china back because their debt is not nearly as much as united states...

[@wenliu99]

That's better than anything we have in the US.

[@cowsmooo3344]

Eżra Aydın what? He probably lives in the US. Why are people in the west so stupid? Sub IQ human?

[@alanchen5637]

You know asian people live in America right.

[@cowsmooo3344]

Eżra Aydın Cool, I’m going to be a astronautical engineer

[@EzraMerr]

India SHITHOLE LOL interesting

[@jrregan]

I could understand how much better is will be if you keep all the people off the train. That train wasn't loaded with commuters at all. Why? Sad to treat your viewers with disrespect to tell them how better travel will be but to deny them that travel.

[@hacksawridge6390]

China is the way forward for Africa . they walk the talk , and these are quality trains by the way

[@sonsofpaletdom101]

China is outdoing most of west by investing in countries rather than blowing them up. If managed properly this will be a great investment for both parties. My hope is that this kind of investment helps neighbouring countries also.

[@hacksawridge6390]

That's progress there . well done China and Kenya. Ghana next

[@chrischen1178]

It's beautiful and good for Kenyan people.

[@sc5252]

Look at Japan actual progress. 13 years to build 67 km HSR in Nagasaki. 10 years to build 50 km city railway in Taipei. proposed a 28 km subway in Yangon will be in operation only by 2035. so a 600 km Jakarta Surabaya railway upgrade work will take how long? it may take 18 years or more. and have large cost over run and many disputes. Many Indonesian above 59 may not have a chance to see its completion

[@tothewildworld]

Congratulations. You have your first fastest train in Africa.

[@KC-0]

Not the fastest in Africa lol

[@nairobinyeusi5811]

South Africa and Morrocco have faster electric trainins. All none Chinese

[@taysikuu1748]

Shining star africa.

[@IrynM]

that pose by the stewardess...haha i just had to

[@srivijaya6003]

The train is new and look high class. Hope it remain the same after some times. Also I noticed the surrounding areas at most station are dusty roads. Will really look nice if can just tarred up with shops and cafeterias. Many envy and despise the co operation between china and African. Some asking the intention of china. The Chinese help to build the infrastructure because they need resources and cheaper labour for their industries, similar as US and some western companies who previously use china and asia cheap labour. They are even worst They didnt build infrastructure. They even took slaves or colonised Africa and most of the world.

[@dahakshantanu5869]

good train

[@wamdok6742]

Just wow!

[@cybertroy2]

at 2:04 does that stewardess have to strike that pose? abit much

[@jamalfathela8374]

Harambe's Bastard Son 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Gloriablessy]

I thought i was the only one who saw that.....

[@EdgarKimutai]

and just know Kenya's motto is HARAMBEE (pulling together), our coat of arm is insigned with HARAMBEE en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Kenya

[@ymhktravel]

As a Chinese (overseas), I find this pose "invented" by the China Chinese High Speed Rail Team and practised within China itself...look not only ridiculously artificial and amusing, it is also a tiring pose for the attendants. It just look stupid and artificial. Lol

[@cybertroy2]

+BluesCreation09 We know she has to pose and yes she looks pretty. its just that the pose appears unnatural and uncomfortable. looks tiring.

[@centredoorplugsthornton4112]

Most recent timetables have shown 2 trips each way. Morning departure nonstop in just less than 5 hours and afternoon departure with stops en route taking about 6 hours. Story makes no mention of food and beverage service on board.

[@sc5252]

nobody can build this railway cheaper than China

[@kdee61]

China makes fake and original, it depends on how much you want to spend. It's not their fault if people want to pay less!

[@big.r5550]

Jija OMar ...100% true. What you pay and the standard you ask them to implemention is exactly what they will give you. The cHines are very flexible and work with every ones budget. I have done business with them so I know. If you want 1st class and long lasting and have the money to pay for it , this exactly what they will offer. If you want substandard , they can offer that too.

[@sheldontanshuo]

better and better for both countries!

[@BostonBrand]

It seems to me that Chinese imperialism is far more beneficial to both parties involved, then lets say, the other kind of imperialism that dominates the world today. Respect for the the wisdom the Chinese and congratulations to the great people of Kenya. This will be the envy of your neighbors and will set the standard for the rest of Africa.

[@oluandat]

Assume the train maintains the maximum 120km/h throughout the 470km between msa and nairobi non stop,that gives you 4hours to be exact,now consider that the train will make stops at about 7 stations to drop and pick passengers,assume a minimum of 15 minutes per station,thats 105minutes(1 hour and 45 minutes) now that makes it 5hours and 45minutes.so guys when you decide to travel by train to nrb from msa,never plan for 5 hours,give it about 7hours to be on the safe side not miss any important appointments.

[@th82m26]

Morris Oluanda give them air tickets

[@oluandat]

You just being ignorant for nothing

[@th82m26]

Morris Oluanda see beyond the speed and consider benefits like safety and job creation

[@oluandat]

looks like you totally don't understand my point,no one is against the sgr idea,mine is to just let someone who would expect to get to either nrb or msa for an important appointment to be aware that the train could take more than 5 hours between msa and nrb.

[@馬麟-h1c]

Morris Oluanda I guess the maximum speed is actually higher than 120kph. The locomotive is DF11 which can run at 160kph easily. The track is Class I, that's for 200~250kph.

[@wachiramrm3925]

The trays in first class are not to put food on. I'm pretty sure they're work surfaces & that that's why there are sockets to power your devices.

[@grailmajaka822]

Beautiful

[@yongwu3471]

What a beautiful secene! You don't need to go to Safari, because the journey is ongoing!

[@mev3dvision481]

@ 1:12, it's a power outlet, it's not called power point.

[@smithsonian2516]

leave it! if you can't, then try commenting the same thing but this time in amharic language the official language of ethiopia. I mean your point is correct, but you've got to take into consideration the fact that she has a different mother tongue than english.

[@ngooaggie8471]

Beutfully, congratulations our Kenya my county

[@photon-9551]

This is good for kenyan businessmen working between those to cities. It should be possible to go and return within the day.

[@christianrupprechter3645]

A brand new Diesel train in 2017.

[@peterwang5196]

Better than the USA one.

[@Gloriablessy]

For how long is the stewardess supposed to stand like that?? 2:4

[@marvinpanda]

When they welcome the passengers. That is a very usual style of stewardess working on a train and airplane. It is actually very hard to keep that gesture for a long time. While this makes the girls seems more elegant and graceful, it is better for the Kenyan ladies to add some their own styles.

[@amalvarma1]

Is that more important to you, or is it more important to praise the Chinese.

[@pinamawya1967]

Okay, that's a lie. The journey from Msa to Nbi is eight hours not 12

[@georgetrump188]

Let us closely connnect Africa dream with Chinese dream. We can live our dream together!

[@paultremblay4836]

Why so empty? I hope more people will use it

[@andrewthacker114]

What is the gauge of the new track ?

[@jjjoker5355]

In years, you might be able to see Kenya helping India building railways

[@knockhello2604]

Amtrak in the U.S but this is standard in Kenya.

[@views-pm8jn]

what 12 hour before and now 5 hour wow

[@cheeseman7453]

Orientals forced to build the railroad in the west now volunteer to build one partially for the Africans

[@jennywinter3025]

Good development but miss the old school train

[@laurinmwangi6637]

nice

[@yiliu7327]

要想富先修路啊

[@1ericube640]

少生孩子多种树哈哈

[@ngmoon11]

肯尼亞的新旅客列車先睹為快

[@Deontjie]

This is a great way to get untaxed Chinese products to market.

[@saubansheikh9440]

Chinese are best love from India 🙏🙏👍👌

[@latortoisaurus3507]

hey kenya hold on, be patient..your brother china is coming to help you !

[@cobyveron]

lol 1:56 lady's leg behind😅

[@hassanadan74]

you talking nonsense... it use to be 8 hours not 12!!!!!

[@sc5252]

Japan built a coal power station in johor Malaysia which cannot produced the designed power and face a USD 190 million law suit with power station operators. Japan construction today is no longer the same as in 1990s

[@adarsh65kumar]

Do you know what a debt trap is Kenya?? Don't worry.. you will find out soon enough..

[@dinokross3844]

They cannot move 2 feet without China assistance and guidance.

[@richardteh2936]

Now Africa's can travel and trade in their own rich resources country

[@TabsT-vy5jy]

That train is basic compared to the trains in china and japan which are vastly better.

[@pocki892]

Just compare the 12videos on the SGR and the 2 videos on the Djschibuti to Ethiopia rail line wich is even double the length. it's ridiculous!

[@pocki892]

Ty :) I just wondered why there are so many videos about that railway and only so few about the other one. #

[@nicholaskambala5685]

there are so many media outlets in kenya... so competition for the same news and consumers is high, you would want to have the best...several infact, and CGTN Africa is headquartered in Nairobi, easy access and all.

[@kentosh120]

What is the Djibuti to Ethiopia train for? I never seen videos of their passenger trains speeding neither freight train.

[@kentosh120]

Ethiopian one is a white elephant. It was meant to be passenger and light freight train. On the other hand, with just one trip. Kenya's SGR removed 200 lorries out Mombasa road.

[@evansotiato6899]

We want atrain from Nrb to Butere through kisumu

[@natiiveson4846]

NASA do not want any train(s). They pretend to like it but in reality , they hate it.

[@kennedygitahi]

An SGR train from nairobi to kisumu is the second phase of this whole project. It is not finished

[@advancedtrucksservices6768]

ZHAO YANG FOR PRESIDENT 2022 :)

[@marybryan007]

to bad it will bury the country in debt

[@weiyang5959]

Can a country build a railway without money? In order to develop, it is necessary to raise the level of traffic first, and the loan is necessary.

[@gravenguan]

This train cost easily tripled if western country build it. So overall, its a win-win situation. So shut the fuck up, if your country do better and cost less than china, come and replace us please.

[@eyezerkedevink2678]

Help us to take down yoweri kaguta museveni

[@monariko09]

The reporter has a Chinese boyfriend. Check out her phone wallpaper

[@morganmakokha7522]

doneini

[@ashaahmed1353]

mta paka mavi soon.

[@barbarbarbar2]

India had betrer sign up

[@Len124]

This is a Chinese state run news agency. I would take anything they say with a grain of salt. I hope this does for Kenya what they say it will, but it has put Kenya in debt to China many times their annual GDP. The grandchildren of the people of Kenya will be paying this debt. Plus, they brought in their own Chinese workers, rather than providing local job opportunities; and those workers were paid 2.50 a day. It looks like colonialism to me. I hope I'm wrong.

[@lordofbore]

Yep ,the Kenyans have been conned .

[@amn1081]

You were right, in light of recent scandal exposed by investigative journalist - mistreatment and discrimination of kenyan rail workers by chinese . Slavery

[@Dino.808]

It's going leave Kenya with a lot of debt.

[@kingakhenaton5111]

DK1 : The US is 4 trillion in dept to China! So what are you saying? Stop hating on China! They are doing a good thing! Go China!

[@georgeodhiambo598]

DK1, kenyans know that and are ready for it. Would you like to add anything else?

[@jingangjingxinjing]

Why so many women working in? Where are Kenya men? I don't get it. Another one I don't get is if it is true there was no railways before this. How and why?

[@fabhealthylifestyle8304]

There are railways but old and obsolete. Built over 100 years ago. Nobody bothers to travel in them coz the journey takes forever....if it ever takes off in the first place! They also gave women preference to jobs that would have otherwise been given to men. Women empowerment of sorts

[@petronasken7504]

silent traveller ignorance at its best!

[@wildfire9453]

Kenya men are protecting their women and train....

[@jingangjingxinjing]

+FabHealthyLifestyle Thanks for answering. I was really surprised to see female crew stood out.

[@jingangjingxinjing]

thanks. I thought it was odd information.

[@titokhirsimedia4721]

Welcome to another madness

[@ওন্দাজমরাজরেজিমেন্ট]

Indian railway is much better

[@成都帅帅]

ওন্দা জমরাজ রেজিমেন্ট joke

[@ওন্দাজমরাজরেজিমেন্ট]

成都帅帅 ha ha. we r next of China

[@maxrock4673]

are you serious？

[@gravenguan]

哈哈哈，阿三这自信哪来的。我特么快笑出哮喘了

[@kayesacliff900]

Its Trash

[@bamamakon7950]

dont be too happy Chinese things are very fragile once its broken its broken.

[@thwongterry]

Japanese trains are a lot better

[@selemankishema5780]

The train quality is bad