Kenya Railways Corporation on Thursday morning announced the suspension of its commuter link trains to Lukenya and Syokimau.

According to Kenya Railways, the interruption was caused by a blockage on the railway line at Mukuru.

"Kindly note that owing to a blockage of the line at Mukuru, the morning link trains to Lukenya and Syokimau will not run," the Kenya Railways Corporation said in a statement issued on Thursday.

Efforts were ongoing by Thursday morning to assess and clear the obstruction.

Our team is on the ground working to ensure that normal services are restored as soon as possible."

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The disruption affected early commuters who rely on the service for daily travel to and from the city, with no alternative arrangements immediately announced.

However, the Corporation did not provide an estimated timeline for when the services would resume but promised to keep the public updated.

"We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused and will notify you once normal services resume," the statement read in part.

The Lukenya and Syokimau routes form a crucial part of the Nairobi Commuter Rail system, particularly for residents of the city’s outskirts who depend on the trains for timely and affordable transport