MRTS project in Nairobi

The Kenyan Government is planning to invest US$4.82 billion in a major multi-modal infrastructure project to reduce Nairobi’s traffic congestion. The Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) will include a new rail transport network, and a public road of 167km linking the city with key neighbouring towns and municipalities. The MRTS project will be managed by Nairobi Metropolitan Transport Authority and the government plans to finance the project through a private public partnership (PPP). Ke
June 21, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The Kenyan Government is planning to invest US$4.82 billion in a major multi-modal infrastructure project to reduce Nairobi’s traffic congestion.

The Nairobi Metropolitan Mass Rapid Transport System (MRTS) will include a new rail transport network, and a public road of 167km linking the city with key neighbouring towns and municipalities.

The MRTS project will be managed by Nairobi Metropolitan Transport Authority and the government plans to finance the project through a private public partnership (PPP). Kenyan and Ugandan rail operator Rift Valley Railways (RVR) has expressed an interest in becoming involved in the rail transport network.
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