Actually the only difference between the two is that the old train came early and has a limited speed but it doesn't mean it can't be upgraded to match higher speeds, the US uses the same type of train only upgraded above the speed limit (armtrak)
people have forgotten that the reason the old railway died was because of vested interests not because it was slow or outdated. The vested interests have not been removed, so why will this one succeed were the old one failed? all I see is debt wrapped in a bow
i have used the old train it took abt 14 hrs we were in first class but it became abit too much. my kids call it mummies train. we still went to south coast. we were on holiday. we took a bus back i have never taken the sgr its alawys booked
I pity at you low self-esteem and confidence, and lack of Knowledge, ignorance the most. First, it's just 700km. It's overpriced and hyped railway built entirely by China, even half of Labourers were Chinese. Spent Loan amount 4.8 Billion for 700km. Insane. Hard loan for merely 20 years. (India built 3400km in $12-14 billion). It's in $200++ million in loss since 3 years of operation. They shut road transport to increase freight revenue. They defaulted on loan payment. It's simply a debt trap by China. World Bank didn't gave loan because it wasn't feasible. 3400 km India's DFC got WB soft loan. You need to study.
You mean the British colonisation before 1963 or an after 1963 and in between 1982 and i know you won't mention your an inclusive of an overthrowing government of Moi and the combination with Kanu after 1982 till now
The new modern train is more technologically advanced than the one built over 100 years ago, now you don't say CGTN. It does look cool though, congrats Kenya
Shame they were allowed to punch it through the middle of Nairobi National Park. I guess that what's happens when you sell your soul for the Belt and Roads Initiative!
He said the original rail cost 5 million dollars, but he didn't say that 5 millions at the time are the equivalent to 150 million now. Well, I hope Kenya develops fast and reach prosperity, but they shouldn't trust the chinese so much, the chinese they never enter in the game to lose, take a look at what happened in Sri Lanka www.forbes.com/sites/wadeshepard/2016/07/31/china-to-sri-lanka-we-want-our-money-not-your-empty-airport/#43fe7cbc1beb
@@RogerRamos1993 The British built that railway under colonial rule with Indian Slaves creating zero jobs for the locals. China is doing genuine business with Kenya & passing down skills. Kenya should definitely trust China over those colonial hangovers. The west has never been of any help to Africa just a bunch of enemies.
This is progress, keep moving Kenya..
It took this train 5 1/2 hours from Nairobi to Mombasa . This train was very slow but comfortable . Customer service was really good .
Actually the only difference between the two is that the old train came early and has a limited speed but it doesn't mean it can't be upgraded to match higher speeds, the US uses the same type of train only upgraded above the speed limit (armtrak)
But the whole south of Africa has a vast railway network of 1067mm gauge. It was more practical to convert your 1000mm to 1067mm for interconnectivity
Pity that they didn't make a line for 160 kph or evan 200 kph... It wouldn't be much more expensive I guess... But still 120 kph is a progres :)
Ryszard Nejman 00p9p
Keep it up Kenya.
Why not build the double line railway
It’s only slightly faster than the old train
people have forgotten that the reason the old railway died was because of vested interests not because it was slow or outdated.
The vested interests have not been removed, so why will this one succeed were the old one failed?
all I see is debt wrapped in a bow
10 hours to 4 hours. It is a lot faster...
no value for money...
i have used the old train it took abt 14 hrs we were in first class but it became abit too much.
my kids call it mummies train.
we still went to south coast.
we were on holiday.
we took a bus back
i have never taken the sgr its alawys booked
Indian railways are far behind Kenya
India railway hahaha with door open, and people on the top of the train
I pity at you low self-esteem and confidence, and lack of Knowledge, ignorance the most.
First, it's just 700km.
It's overpriced and hyped railway built entirely by China, even half of Labourers were Chinese.
Spent Loan amount 4.8 Billion for 700km. Insane. Hard loan for merely 20 years. (India built 3400km in $12-14 billion).
It's in $200++ million in loss since 3 years of operation. They shut road transport to increase freight revenue.
They defaulted on loan payment.
It's simply a debt trap by China.
World Bank didn't gave loan because it wasn't feasible.
3400 km India's DFC got WB soft loan.
You need to study.
There's an enemity in between British and China now which one will you choose?
China makes more sense unlike those colonial hangovers
@@nairobinyeusi5811 And an Israel 🇮🇱 and an America 🇺🇸 are better than Britain isn't it?
You mean the British colonisation before 1963 or an after 1963 and in between 1982 and i know you won't mention your an inclusive of an overthrowing government of Moi and the combination with Kanu after 1982 till now
The new modern train is more technologically advanced than the one built over 100 years ago, now you don't say CGTN.
It does look cool though, congrats Kenya
The old train was fast.....for the 1900s.
It was built in the 1800s? That' would make it the oldest and first railway in the world.
1896-1901
we Kenyans r more creaticall and mentality tarantend but corruption is our death point
corruption is a culture of jubilee society.
Benjamin Springs
Orn Crest
Streich Expressway
Ryan Haven
Langosh Bypass
Lockman Course
no different mnachezewa akili zenu wakenya
Mitchell Spurs
Augustus Stream
Waldo Inlet
Jacobs Island
Kristina Spurs
Aaliyah Forges
Berge Port
kelvins
Lon Track
Indian population rail capavity 1.2 billion people kenya 40 million ppl u cant compare
It's 54 million not 40
Shame they were allowed to punch it through the middle of Nairobi National Park. I guess that what's happens when you sell your soul for the Belt and Roads Initiative!
@张jimmy but he's right. A train running through this park destroys wildlife
You know what. I am very impressed by the British.
how and why did UK get involved in?
He said the original rail cost 5 million dollars, but he didn't say that 5 millions at the time are the equivalent to 150 million now. Well, I hope Kenya develops fast and reach prosperity, but they shouldn't trust the chinese so much, the chinese they never enter in the game to lose, take a look at what happened in Sri Lanka www.forbes.com/sites/wadeshepard/2016/07/31/china-to-sri-lanka-we-want-our-money-not-your-empty-airport/#43fe7cbc1beb
Regarder des films avec Jean-Paul Belmondo bro. No businessman would like to lose in any situation. It applies to any country.
Regarder des films avec Jean-Paul Belmondo Compare to western countries, at least chinese is doing business not killing and robing.
@@RogerRamos1993 The British built that railway under colonial rule with Indian Slaves creating zero jobs for the locals. China is doing genuine business with Kenya & passing down skills. Kenya should definitely trust China over those colonial hangovers. The west has never been of any help to Africa just a bunch of enemies.
Jamar Shoal