Category: Railway
NRC Declares Stark Prohibition Of Illegal Structures Along Railway Corridors
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos Before now, railway stations served as rallying points for passengers and tourists such that development of some cities, towns and markets centred around proximity to the stations. The stations were so relevant to the extent that wreckage of boat used to discover River Niger by Mungo Park and first Coal engine that…
Lagos Red Line Rail To Transport 500,000 Daily – Babajide Sanwo-Olu
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos The Lagos State Government has announced that the Red Line rail project will significantly enhance mass transportation, with the capacity to move up to 500,000 commuters daily upon full operation. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu made this known on Wednesday while addressing journalists at the 159th meeting of the Joint Revenue Board (JRB) held…
Tinubu Promises Rail Link, Backs Infrastructure Push For Enugu
AYOMIDE TIWATAYO, Lagos President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has assured leaders from Enugu State of stronger federal backing for key infrastructure projects, including a proposed rail connection linking Parako to Enugu — a project widely seen as vital to unlocking economic activity in the South-East. The President gave the assurance on Tuesday while hosting a delegation…
Otti Plans Abia Railway, Ramps Up Other Projects
The Abia State Government has reaffirmed its commitment to modern transportation, urban renewal and housing development, with a proposed railway project in Umuahia forming a key part of its infrastructure drive. The state Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu, disclosed this on Monday while briefing journalists on the outcome of the State Executive Council meeting presided…
NIPR Members Applaud Current Transformation In Nigerian Rail Services
Members of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) have commended the remarkable transformation taking place in the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) under the leadership of Dr. Kayode Opeifa. The commendation came on Monday, aboard the Kaduna-bound train from Abuja, where several chapters of the Institute, had opted to make use of the train service…
Lagos Acquires New 24-car Trains To Boost Red Line Rail Capacity
In what is expected to boost the operations of its Red Line rail system, the Lagos State Government has announced the arrival of new set of 24-car trains in the state. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu confirmed this on his verified social media handle on Thursday, saying this will improve the capacity of the Red Line rail….
