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The railway was also intended to promote trade between Nigeria and other countries, making the train port trade a major part of Nigeria's colonial economy. The railway network expanded over the next few decades, and by the time Nigeria gained independence in 1960, there were over 3,000 kilometers of railway lines in the country. [2]
The Ministry of Transportation is a branch of the federal government of Nigeria responsible for watching the movement of people and goods across the country. Sa'idu Ahmed Alkali is the Minister of Transportation. [2] The ministry oversees road vehicles, aviation, and rail transport. [3] [4]
A train journey is thus the safer alternative to a car for residents of both cities. In 2019, a train traveller says, "I was kidnapped and now only travel by train!" [ 21 ] Celebrities are also affected: As recently as November 20, 2021, Zamfara State governorship candidate Sagir Hamidu died in a robbery on the said Abuja-Kaduna Expressway. [ 22 ]
Lagos Rail Mass Transit is a rapid transit system in Lagos State.The rail system is managed by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (). [1]The railway equipment including electric power, signals, rolling stock, and fare collection equipment will be provided by the private sector under a concession contract.
The Lagos–Kano Standard Gauge Railway is a 1,343 kilometres (835 miles)-long standard gauge railway under construction in Nigeria.Once complete, the railway will connect the Atlantic Ocean port city of Lagos to Kano, near the border with Niger, passing through the national capital of Abuja.
The Blue Line is an electric rapid transit line that runs in Lagos, Nigeria. [1] It is part of the Lagos Rail Mass Transit system run by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority . The first phase with five stations and 13 kilometres (8.1 mi) of track opened on 4 September 2023. [ 2 ]
Lagos Rail Mass Transit is a system being developed and under construction in Lagos, Nigeria. The system (the first modern rail-based public transport in Sub-Saharan Africa outside of South Africa ) is being sponsored by the Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) and is envisioned to consist eventually of seven lines. [ 8 ]
A train driver is a person who operates a train, railcar, or other rail transport vehicle. The driver is in charge of and is responsible for the mechanical operation of the train, train speed, and all of the train handling (also known as brake handling). Train drivers must follow certain guidelines for driving a train safely. [1]