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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 Nigerian Railway Corporation traces its history to the year 1898, when the first railroad in Nigeria was constructed by the British colonial government. On October 3, 1912, the Lagos Government Railway and the Baro-Kano Railway were amalgamated, [ 1 ] starting nationwide rail service under the name Government Department of Railways.
According to Lai Muhammed, the Minister for Information, “The proposed route alignment is to go from Lagos to Shagamu, Shagamu to Ijebu-Ode, Ijebu-Ode to Ore, Ore to Benin City, Benin to Sapele, Sapele to Warri, Warri to Yenagoa, Yenagoa to Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt to Aba, Aba to Uyo, Uyo to Calabar, Calabar to Akamkpa to Ikom, to Obudu Ranch, with a branch line from Benin City to Asaba ...
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Rail service in Nigeria’s capital city resumed on Monday, eight months after assailants attacked a train with The post Train service in Nigeria capital resumes after ...
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 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]
River Class No. 183 "River Owe" near Port Harcourt, 1974 600 Class 4-8-0, Lagos 1974 Garratt loco dumped at Lagos, 1974 (number range incomplete) River class locomotive - 2-8-2 #174-#217
New train station Mobolaji Johnson New train station in Abeokuta along the standard gauge railway line Lagos-Ibadan Kafanchan junction station Lagos Oshodi station Makurdi station Railway stations in Nigeria include: