With construction of the Raila Odinga International Stadium at Talanta Sports City nearing completion, work on supporting infrastructure is also gathering pace, including a railway line expected to improve access to the multi-billion-shilling facility.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsIn preparation for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which Kenya will co-host alongside Uganda and Tanzania, the government, through Kenya Railways, announced plans to establish a railway connection linking Nairobi's Central Business District (CBD) to Talanta Sports City.McCarthy threatens FIFA, CAF action over unpaid salaries as Harambee Stars face South AfricaRecent photographs circulating on social media, particularly Facebook, indicate that construction work along the railway corridor is progressing, with sections of the existing railway line being removed to pave the way for new infrastructure.According to plans outlined by Kenya Railways, the route will originate at Nairobi Central Railway Station before passing through an intermediate station at Nyayo National Stadium.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101977##The line will then proceed through Kibera, with a stop at Laini Saba, before connecting to Talanta Sports City Station and eventually terminating at Satellite Station in Dagoretti South.The railway connection is expected to provide an alternative and more efficient means of transport for thousands of football fans expected to attend matches at the stadium during AFCON 2027.Wanyama, Oliech lead star-studded Harambee Stars Legends squad to face Arsenal LegendsWith Nairobi notorious for its traffic congestion, the rail link is expected to ease movement to and from the venue, particularly on matchdays when large crowds are anticipated.Beyond the railway connection, several other supporting facilities are being developed to ensure the stadium operates efficiently.##NAJAVA_MECA_10101978##The water infrastructure will comprise a municipal water connection, three boreholes, a 600,000-litre rainwater harvesting tank and a separate one-million-litre municipal water storage tank.The facility will also have a dedicated Kenya Power substation to support its electricity requirements. In addition, four duty generators and an equal number of backup generators are planned to guarantee uninterrupted power supply, including for the stadium's floodlighting system.FKF speaks on reports of McDonald Mariga being replaced as vice-presidentThe Raila Odinga International Stadium is scheduled to be officially opened on January 5, 2027, with an international friendly match featuring German giants Bayern Munich and Dutch powerhouse Ajax Amsterdam.The completion of the stadium and its supporting infrastructure will be a significant milestone in Kenya's preparations to co-host AFCON 2027, as the country seeks to deliver a successful continental showpiece.