Kenya: Kenya Railways Explains Length and Destinations Served by MGR and SGR

Kenya Railways has moved to clear up widespread confusion among commuters over the actual difference between the Meter Gauge Railway (MGR) and the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR).

The two networks, though both run under the same corporation, are built on completely different track widths and serve different purposes across the country.

The key difference between the two is that MGR trains run on a narrower track measuring one metre wide, while SGR trains use a wider track measuring 1.435…