On Wednesday, passengers on a Mombasa-bound Madaraka Express train witnessed the first-ever birth of a baby on the madaraka express.

According to a Kenya Railways post on Twitter, the mom welcomed her kid with the assistance of a doctor who happened to be onboard and a passenger attendant.

PHOTO | COURTESY Woman gives birth on Madaraka Express

"We were blessed to have Dr. Indanyenyi Luseso onboard, who performed the delivery, assisted by our Passenger Attendant, Ms. Mary Nyiha," Kenya Railways said, accompanied by photos of an attendant carrying a newborn.

PHOTO | COURTESY Woman gives birth on Madaraka express

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The victim was eventually transported to the Mariakani sub-county hospital for additional medical attention.

"Both the mother and the child are fine. We wish her the best." According to Madaraka Express.