Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi,
on Wednesday said that the Itakpe-
Ajaokuta-Warri standard gauge rail lines
would begin commercial activities in
August.
The Minister told pressmen in Abuja that
the ministry is meticulously working hard to
ensure that the rail lines commence
functionality.
The former Rivers Governor said the
ministry is expecting seven coaches to
arrive the country on January 11 for the rail
transport.
He said “the Federal Government hope to
complete the Itakpe-Ajaokuta-Warri, Lagos-
Ibadan, Lagos-Kano, as well as the Lagos-
Port Harcourt standard gauge line before
December”
On the current challenges facing the
ministry, Amaechi said that the Lagos-
Ibadan rail line is having troubles due to
water pipes, sewer pipes and gas pipes
across the rail corridor, which needs to be
eliminated.
He promised to meet with the Lagos State
Government and brainstorm on how the
challenges can be addressed and propell
the progress of the work.
He added that the government has
approved the extension of the rail line up to
Niger Republic to end the transportation
hurdles involved in the importation of
goods.

Source: journalng.com

https://journalng.com/2018/01/10/itakpe-ajaokuta-warri-rail-lines-kick-off-operations-august-amaechi/

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