Kenya’s known for its prowess in mobile banking, it’s for that reason that SGR online booking has become seamless and easy since the renowned Madaraka express made its maiden trip on May 31st, 2017.
The SGR has made Kenya way more traversable with lovers of the beach now able to visit the coastal city with ease and those interested in culinary experiences can have to dine in their favourite restaurants in Mombasa anytime they want to.
The introduction of Madaraka Express – Online Booking has also made it easier to obtain a ticket without having to physically visit the Nairobi or Mombasa stations. Passengers can now reserve a ride on the Madaraka Express Train and the SGR intercountry train via Kenya Railways’ online reservation system.
Everything you need to know before getting started with SGR online booking
- There are two ticket classifications on the trains: First class and Economy class.
- First Class is divided into two rows of two seats each throughout the breadth of the carriage. First-class guests get access to a restaurant coach that serves a limited selection of snacks and beverages.
- Individual travellers can cancel their trip up to twenty-four hours before the scheduled day of travel, whereas group reservations must be cancelled at least 72 hours before the scheduled date of travel.
SGR Online Booking (With Screenshots)
Visit metickets.krc.co.ke (Kenya Railways official booking website)
Choose your preferred train (Madaraka Express for the afternoon or SGR intercounty for morning travel)
Choose a starting station (where your journey is set to begin)
Enter or select your preferred location (the destination)
Indicate or choose your travel date.
Choose the kind of coach and the number of passengers (Second Class or First class)
Fill in the passenger’s information (full names, ID/passport number, and country).
Choose a payment method (Mpesa)
Bonus information on SGR online booking
Keep in mind that five minutes before the train departs, the station will close the check-in service. So don’t get carried away. It is recommended that you arrive in the waiting area at least three minutes before the train departs
Brace yourself for a long queue – The SGR station is usually mulled by a beehive of activities. Ensure you get to the station on time so you can get done with all the necessary steps on time.
After getting done with SGR online booking (if you booked while at the station) you will wait in line to purchase a ticket, then go through a ticket and ID check, then a security check, and then board the bus.
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