Worst Train Crash in Kenya s History That Killed 140
Train drivers operating the new Trains in Nairobi
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Kenya Railway (KR) has recently increased its rail operations with modern lines, new trains, and revamping of the old routes.
The popularity of rail transport is largely due to its perceived safety as compared to road transport which is notorious for frequent accidents. However, an incident in 1993 painted a gloomy picture of the country s preferred long-distance travel means at the time.
The crash which is the worst in Kenya s history left 140 people dead and hundreds more injured when a locomotive encountered a broken rail bridge before plunging into a flood-swollen river.