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Kenya Recruits for Electric Rail as Siemens Lands 350km/h Train Deal
Kenya Railways is recruiting specialists for Nairobi's electric commuter rail project as Siemens Mobility moves ahead with 350km/h high-speed trains in Vietnam. The two projects reveal how far Kenya has come—and what separates electric commuter rail from a true bullet train.
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