Don YF
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Kenya has the most amazing train Station in Africa
The Mombasa - Nairobi Standard gauge Railway is a Standard gauge Railway (SGR) in kenya that connects the large Indian Ocean city of Mombasa with Nairobi the country's Capital city.
At a cost of US $3.6 Billion, the SGR is the Kenya's most expensive infrastructure projects since independence.
The prime contractor CRBC which hired 25000 Kenyans to work on the railway CRBC's holding company is contracted to operate the line for its first 5 years.
An extension from Nairobi to Naivasha was completed in October 2019.
Stations
Mombasa terminus
Concentric Circles and a central tower representing a ripple in the ocean.
Mariakani
Porticos are inspired by coconut trees, which are plentiful in the region.
Voi
V-shaped like a person with raised hands, representatives the spirit of Harambee. V is also the first letter of Voi.
Mtito Andei
Slopping roofs representing Mount kilimanjaro and chyulu hills
Kibwezi
Based on traditional African architecture with leaves that shade passengers from the sun
Emali
A closed fist, representing unity
Nairobi terminus
Two trains with a bridge on top