Railway

Excitement as new Lagos-Ibadan train operation begins

Passengers travelling from Ibadan to Lagos had plenty of fun and a smooth ride on the train on Monday as…

4 years ago

Nigerians yearn for new Lagos-Ibadan train but seek fares slash

Following the announcement by the Federal Government to commence the new Lagos-Ibadan train operation, many Nigerians are looking forward to…

4 years ago

Minister laments inadequate manpower slowing down Lagos-Ibadan rail project

Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said the sharp drop in manpower of the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation attached to…

4 years ago

NRC explains Kaduna-Abuja train breakdown, apologises to passengers

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has said a failed locomotive turbocharger was responsible for the breakdown of its Kaduna-Abuja train last…

4 years ago

Work begins on Abuja-Lokoja rail next year – Amaechi

Govt negotiating loan for Lagos-Calabar rail project Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said the Itakpe-Lokoja-Abuja railway project which will…

4 years ago

FG needs $656m to complete Lagos-Ibadan rail line – Amaechi

The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi, has said the Federal Government will require $656m to complete the Lagos-Ibadan railway standard…

4 years ago

Work to begin on Kano-Maradi railway Jan 2021

Construction work will commence on $1.9bn rail line that will link Kano with Maradi in Niger Republic, the Federal Government…

4 years ago

Lagos-Ibadan rail: FG, three states set to replace level crossings with over/underpasses

The Federal Government says it has reached an agreement with three state governments to jointly build standard railroad underpasses and…

4 years ago

New Lagos-Ibadan rail ready for travellers in December – Amaechi

People travelling from Lagos to Ibadan, South-West of Nigeria, for the end of this year’s festivities will be able to…

4 years ago

FG approves $3.02bn for Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line reconstruction

The Federal Executive Council on Wednesday approved $3.02bn for the reconstruction and rehabilitation of the Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail line with…

4 years ago