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"We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused."

The Kenya Railways corporation has suspended train services for Kisumu. 

In a statement, Kenya Railways explained that the suspension is temporary.

The move was taken after part of the railway line between Kisumu and Nakuru was destroyed by the ongoing heavy rains.

"We wish to notify members of the public that due to the heavy downpour that is being experienced countrywide, parts of our MGR track between Nakuru and Kisumu have been affected," the Railways corporation said.

The Kenya Railways said the temporary suspension will be on May 5 and 7.

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A team of engineers has been deployed to the ground to assess the situation and repair the damaged rails as soon as possible.

Kisumu Railway Station. PHOTO | COURTESY

"Our team on the ground working around the clock to restore the track as soon as possible. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused," the management said.  

The management further said they will communicate once the normal services resume.

Heavy rains have been pounding various parts of the country with Western Kenya among those affected.

The rains have seen massive flooding in the Luo Nyanza region rendering roads impassable.