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Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 7:22pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Fasten your seat belts as I narrate my experience on Friday 14th April 2016. I love adventure anytime any day. I also manage a travel group called Naija Tourist. So this Easter we decided to explore. We decided to go on a train ride from Lagos to Osogbo. Then from Osogbo continue by Road to Ikogosi, Arinta Falls Ekiti then Idanre Hills in Ondo.
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Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 7:26pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
From the beginning my instincts told me that the train experience would be memorable. But I couldn't figure out in which direction. Either negative or positive. Eventually we had a group of 11tourists then myself and a colleague as organisers. Total 13. We made enquiries about tickets and we were informed that we could get Fists class tickets to Osogbo. I paid a visit to Iddo train station about 4 days before the trip. Two days to the trip a friend informed me to visit the station again , especially because of the first Class tickets. Also since our trip would fall on a public holiday. Good Friday. Then I got the unfortunate news: an official told me that they usually do not sell first Class tickets for short distance trips. And Osogbo is regarded as short distance. They prefer to sell fist class to people travelling to Kano. I was dumbfounded but the Nigerian in me came alive. I told him to make arrangements for 13 first Class tickets for me and we will sort it out . We exchanged numbers then I left. I had to call him a day to the trip to remind him. |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by Oblitz(m): 7:35pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
continue |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by nifemi25(m): 8:18pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Why not finish what you started. |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by holatimmy(f): 8:57pm On Apr 24, 2017 |
Oga kwantinu now We await your experience |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 12:32am On Apr 25, 2017 |
Sorry. Had network issues... Departure Experience The train departure time was 12 noon and we all arrived early enough. The iddo terminal was crowded. Ticket sales started by 11am, then lo and behold they refused to sell First Class tickets to Osogbo bound passengers. Then I had to hustle to get tickets, I called the official and he eventually got the first Class tickets for me ( I had to do it the Naija way ). I'm sure you know what that means. Train actually departed by 2pm. The first Class cabin is fully air conditioned but for some reason the AC didn't work. See as we begin sweat like Xmas chicken for first Class cabin. They had about 5 technicians on board and they kept moving back and forth but the AC still messed up. Eventually we had partial air conditioning. Pictures
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Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 12:37am On Apr 25, 2017 |
The train ride was cool initially we took pictures along several terminals and had several stops. Our Oyinbo tourist received Naija love from the boys. More pictures 2 Likes
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Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 12:42am On Apr 25, 2017 |
More pictures
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Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 12:52am On Apr 25, 2017 |
We had several stops. I remember Ijoko, Itori, Lafenwa, Kajola, Ibadan Ede then Osogbo. Guess what......... Remember we left Lagos at 2pm on Friday, we got to Osogbo at 1am on Saturday. At the end of the day, it was an interesting experience, made up of the good, bad and Ugly. The Good The several stops added spice to the trip. The train had a bar so we could get some drinks and all. We also got to meet people on board and all. An opportunity to view different cities and villages from a different perspective. The Bad But the Railway System in Naija still has a long way to go. Ticketing and reservation process very disorganised Slow train plus several stops due to technical issues Faulty Air Conditioning Extremely long travel time. About 11 hours from Lagos to Osogbo. At the end of the day, we had fun and we experienced the true meaning of adventure. 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by holatimmy(f): 7:13am On Apr 25, 2017 |
Getting to Osogbo 1am...how did u get somewhere to sleep or something ...because that place is diabolic |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 8:59am On Apr 25, 2017 |
holatimmy: We already made plans for a bus to wait at the train station. We also had hotel reservation in place. I'm an experienced tourist so had all plans in place. I'm also very familiar with the terrain. * I honestly don't know about the diabolical aspect * I'm just a tourist. 1 Like |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by richidinho(m): 12:20pm On Apr 25, 2017 |
GEJ legacy lives on |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 7:32pm On Apr 25, 2017 |
richidinho: Did you just say Legacy No comment.... |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by holatimmy(f): 8:46am On Apr 26, 2017 |
mrsage:Better then... Diabolism and Osogbo be like 5&6 Little wonder why any unacceptable act is linked to Osogbo weed. |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by dipznano: 10:44am On Apr 26, 2017 |
brother mrsage do u know anything about rail transport from north east please? I don't want to fly coming home next week, I want adventure! but definitely not on a bus... |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by klexycole(m): 2:10pm On Apr 26, 2017 |
mrsage: Choi! See how person white! Omo... Be like say na adventure sure pass now, I love the experience you shared. |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 9:11pm On Apr 26, 2017 |
holatimmy: If Osogbo people catch you ehn..... Na you talk am o |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 9:15pm On Apr 26, 2017 |
dipznano: I'm sure you can get a train from Kano to Lagos. Not sure of other states. |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 10:22am On Apr 28, 2017 |
klexycole: Thank you. Sincerely we all need to spice up our boring lives with some adventure. |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 10:24am On Apr 28, 2017 |
More pictures 1 Like
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Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by mrsage(m): 10:26am On Apr 28, 2017 |
Cupcakes on board... 1 Like
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Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by DawnEden(m): 6:14am On Oct 10, 2017 |
holatimmy:You shouldn't say such things, do you have any experience of it being diabolic? It's not diabolic at all with reference to any places in Nigeria. I have once stayed there for close to 2 years and I can boastfully say that Osogbo is a peaceful and quiet place, An ideal place to stay when you have retired and aged |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by DawnEden(m): 6:16am On Oct 10, 2017 |
holatimmy:Really? Seriously! |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by Basic123: 1:27pm On Oct 10, 2017 |
DawnEden:Dont mind the okija born tribalist. Osogbo has the best electricity supply in the country.at LEAST 18hr/day.Your generator will be useless! 1 Like |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by DawnEden(m): 7:12pm On Oct 10, 2017 |
Basic123:True, I forgot to mention that electricity supply is one of the best if not the best in Nigeria. Maybe it's the diabolism that provide the power supply 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by ObaKlaz: 6:48pm On Dec 25, 2017 |
mrsage:Please Op, I guess I can get to travel by train from Osogbo to Kano. I'd very much appreciate a response. Merry Christmas. |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by NobodyKnows(m): 5:31pm On Sep 09, 2018 |
mrsage:How much is Lagos to osogbo ticket? |
Re: Train Ride Experience From Lagos To Osogbo by uzoexcel(m): 7:48pm On Aug 13, 2019 |
hmm..i ll probably add this to my to-do list.Thanks @op |
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