Direx Solutions worked closely with government agencies and operators in Kenya to address the shortage of locomotives and rolling stock operating on the country’s existing metre-gauge railway system which runs from the main port city of Mombasa through to the Ugandan border.

Our comprehensive assessment of the requirements – which included engagement with UK Export Finance to assess financing options – enabled us to identify immediate solutions, whilst also evaluating and recommending future system upgrades.

Direx Solutions played a pivotal role in shaping the government’s approach to resolving the shortage by defining technical specifications and facilitating the procurement of locomotives from European sources. We ensured that supply chains were established to maintain timely delivery and ongoing reliability, and provided commercial support to confirm that contracts encompassed shipping, delivery, handover and ongoing support.