God will continue to bless GEJ till eternity and beyond

For me its not safe... u can get robbed in a thick forest and no one, I mean no one can save u...
as 4 afikpo I went 4 field skool der last year., wen we were doing our geologic mapping we saw a hut in d middle of d forest with a family living der... I was shocked!

Good of you op.

I had wanted to write about rail traveling a long time ago but I do not knw why it kept skipping my mind.

I can count the number of times I travel to lagos, abeokuta and ilorin by road( only on emergencies). But I can't count how many times I'v travled to those cities by rail.

I prefer traveling by rail anytime, anyday. Its safe and cheap and even fun.

Thats nice! But we need a modern railway system, a high speed trains at that to reflect Nigeria's status. Another means of transport i so much love and i would want govt. attention is a viable inland&coastal Marine Transport so that Nigerians can have choice of getting to their destination, thereby reducing pressure on our roads.

law3nity2:
For me its not safe... u can get robbed in a thick forest and no one, I mean no one can save u...
as 4 afikpo I went 4 field skool der last year., wen we were doing our geologic mapping we saw a hut in d middle of d forest with a family living der... I was shocked!

Its safe than any other means of transportation. I tell you

The highest passenger capacity of some aircrafts is 550, which means it can still be robbed in the space.

I doubt any reasonable robber(s) will wanna rob a train with a minimum passenger of 1200 splitted in coaches.

I remember leaving the dugbe(ibadan) terminal at abt 9pm one night, we got to itori terminal around 1am.

My dear broda, traveling by rail is the safest expecially if yu traveling with valuables

Odunharry:

That time it will take is only what's discouraging me from taking a train..
Currently want to go to Lagos from Ilorin..

If truly you can't be patience with it as per time, please don't bother boarding it. But if you want to enjoy your ride from Ilorin just take your mind off time and feel the train.

It always a fun time traveling with train, I don't kwn of Port Harcourt to Kano but I kwn of Lagos to Kano.
but I will advice u guys never try travelling with train from Lagos to Kano before, during and after public holidays, festive period because it always over crowded with passenger seating in toilet.
Last week Friday 15th, I traveled to Minna from Abeokuta, It was a terrible experience, a lot of lost hours occur.

chizidgreat:
Thanks to the Goodluck Jonathan's admnistration, the railway service that was rehabilitated is fully working and is meant for all to enjoy. Yesterday, I boarded a train enroute Portharcourt to Kano and dropped at Enugu and these were my experiences. It was actually my first time of ever using the train and all I could say is that it is purely fun and full of adventures.

First, I observed that the train was faster than many people think. We left Portharcourt by 7am and reached Enugu around 3pm, something I never thought would be possible with the Nigerian train. Well, you should know that there is no traffic jam associated with the train. Secondly, I observed that the train have many advantages over the buses like space, enough natural air, table to place your things and even read your books if you want to, and the convenience to move about as you like and with that, you will never get bored throughout the journey no matter the length of distance. Also, the train is very cost effective especially in this kind of time that fuel determines almost every move we make. In fact, the fare from Ph to
Enugu is just 650 ( I mean sixty hundred and fifty naira ) and from Ph to Kaduna; 2,100.

However, there are some hitches that happened on the way before we could reach our destination and which in my thinking should warrant some improvement on the rail system. I am going to explain these hitches as I give brief details of my experiences on the way.

We set off from Portharcourt by exactly 7 am and reached at Elelenwa station before 8. But we waited there for almost one hour because another train was coming from Aba and there was only one rail for their passage. So, we had to wait until it reached the station and cleared to the side before we could pass and continue our journey. I hope the minister for transport should take note of this. Next place to stop was Imo river. Imo river was folllowed by Aba which I think looks equipped to an extent. Aba was followed by Umuoba. At umuoba shortly after the station, we exprienced another hitch;the train started crawling like a snail; the reason being that that there were grasses on the rail which needed to be gotten rid of for effective moment. This took about 20 minutes . From Umuoba, we got to Mbaosu, then Umuahia Ibeku (Nnamdi Kanu’s place- I guess), then to Uzuakoli and then to Ovim to Ozara to Afikpo to Uduma to Nomeh to Ugbawka to Agbani, then to Enugu. I think that this documentation can help some authors and statisticians.

The journey was doubly that of an experience and an eye opener. Expreientially, we came across so many trees I had never seen before. In some of the thick forests, we also saw some exotic animals but not the harmful ones though. As an eye-opener, I noticed that there were still some communities in this our country that needed more attention than others and I should use this medium to implore those involved to, please do the needful. For instance, in some of the thick forests, precisely between Afikpo and Ishiagu both of Ebonyi State, I noticed something that dazed me. I saw a very old building inside the thick forest and I was yet wondering whether it was where people used to live before the war when suddenly, we sighted children who turned out to be schoolchildren waving at us from the building. Oh my God, that was a school! And looks like a government school too. I wondered, is the government still aware that they exist?
Apart from these few hitches, the rest of the journey was smooth and enjoyable and like I noted before about free movement in the vehicle, I kept jumping from coach to coach and even coming to the door to wave at the onlookers that happily waved at us. One more thing before I forget, Enugu Railway Station is the most equipped and the most beautiful one I have seen from Ph to Enugu. Pls, let’s clap for Enugu.
Below are the pictures of the railway stations we came across on our way.

Now, let me encourage anyone that wish to travel a long distance and don't have the money that the train is a good alternative and is safer than you think. I also made few inquiries and discovered that the train moves from Portharcourt on Tuesdays by 7am and arrives Kano by Thursday Morning. It also leaves Kano that same Thursday and arrives Portharcourt by Saturday Morning. That means the movement is once in a week; this is apart from the one that shuttles between towns like Aba and Ph on daily basis though. So, if you are travelling from Enugu to Ph, just come to Enugu railway station by 3pm on Saturday and from Enugu to Kano or Lafia or Kaduna should come to Enugu railway station by 3pm on Tuesdays. Any other information about other locations would be duly communicated

Please where is the railway station located in Port-Harcourt, am in Rumuokoro how can i locate the rail station. Pls text me the address or whatsapp me. Tnx alot

dominique:
You spent 8 hours from Port Harcourt to Enugu and you call that fast? How many days did it take you to reach Kano?

Yes it is still fast, because it has to stop every station and it doesn't move and stop instantly. You will understand better if you go by it someday

We ve 4goten its d 21st century because of d power situation in d country
When countries r using bullet trains. even solar powered trains we r here hailing d past President 4 renovating trains d world ve thrown away/abandoned
Are we moving forward or what?

Never been on a train ride. The Stations look dead tho. I hope they can work on bringing them up to international standard.

Lovely post. I thought the whole thing would be ugly n quarter to dead! Thank you o OP. Now looking for the next trip I can use to get on a train. The stations need to improve sha, & the grasses on the rail and only one rail line that caused delay, why now? But good sha, we need more ways to reduce cars on the roads like in developed countries.

truthspeaks:
Wow. A year after and wat we r still enjoyin are the legacies of d last administration regarded as corrupt yet d current govt of saints hv nt started layin any foundation for its own legacies or.....maybe we ll hv 2 wait till 2018. Yeye govt

They cant even give us fuel at N87 like Jonathan did.

I marvel at the brains of their followers..

chizidgreat pls reply ASAP, I want to go to Lagos by train. Does the train leave everyday?

janellemonae:


Actually this rail lines of the nigerian railway corporation have been in existence since colonial times. They were never maintained and were left to dilapitate. You can imagine wt the agricultural money, the whites were able to connect the whole country by rail. Thats how they got produce from all over the country transported to lagos for export.

We started governing ourselves since 1960, had an oil boom since the 80's and in 2016 we are still using the same lines from 1915.

Nice writeup. this clowns will be like. whites are behind our under developement. while their leaders are stealing billions of dollars in broad day light.

Jadonjack:


Its safe than any other means of transportation. I tell you

The highest passenger capacity of some aircrafts is 550, which means it can still be robbed in the space.

I doubt any reasonable robber(s) will wanna rob a train with a minimum passenger of 1200 splitted in coaches.

I remember leaving the dugbe(ibadan) terminal at abt 9pm one night, we got to itori terminal around 1am.

My dear broda, traveling by rail is the safest expecially if yu traveling with valuables

It wount hurt 2 give it a try den!

Amberon11:
chizidgreat
pls reply ASAP, I want to go to Lagos by train. Does the train leave everyday?

no dear, it leaves only on Tuesdays and that is from South to North. I dunno about the Lagos train.
Sorry for late reply

believesama:


Please where is the railway station located in Port-Harcourt, am in Rumuokoro how can i locate the rail station. Pls text me the address or whatsapp me. Tnx alot

believesama, it's located in Lagos bus stop, at town. drop ur whatssp number for more info.
sorry dat I replied late

chizidgreat:

believesama, it's located in Lagos bus stop, at town. drop ur whatssp number for more info.
sorry dat I replied late

Hi,pls where in Lagos bus stop?

[quote author=Rubyventures post=44874888]Thanks Op, this is very informative. Its been a long time since I read something of this sort on this forum. Weldon[/quote
Thanks dear. I am happy that you like it

Luckygurl:
Awwww!!
Will be shuttling between Enugu and Port Harcourt frequently from now till end of the year, I could try this out and have a feeling of what it's like

@Op, you've got a smooth way with words. Oh!! Least I forget, you look cute

Oh dear, thanks for the complement. For telling that I am cute, I am feeling on top of the world. lols.

I feel happy too to learn that I have a smooth way with words cos I am believing God to be a renowned novelist

BaconSandwich:
Lovely post. I thought the whole thing would be ugly n quarter to dead! Thank you o OP. Now looking for the next trip I can use to get on a train. The stations need to improve sha, & the grasses on the rail and only one rail line that caused delay, why now? But good sha, we need more ways to reduce cars on the roads like in developed countries.

Thanks for letting me know It's lovely. I like doing what people would enjoy

chizidgreat:

believesama, it's located in Lagos bus stop, at town. drop ur whatssp number for more info.
sorry dat I replied late

believesama:


Please where is the railway station located in Port-Harcourt, am in Rumuokoro how can i locate the rail station. Pls text me the address or whatsapp me. Tnx alot

chizidgreat:

believesama, it's located in Lagos bus stop, at town. drop ur whatssp number for more info.
sorry dat I replied late

believesama:


Please where is the railway station located in Port-Harcourt, am in Rumuokoro how can i locate the rail station. Pls text me the address or whatsapp me. Tnx alot

if you enter any Lagos or Borokiri motor, just tell them station. call me on zero seven zero sixty five forty thirteen sixty or whatssp me for more info

Mediapace:
Op Thank God say no be local village you dey,if na my city/town/hamlet/farmstead i am managing here,them go look person like somebody high on weed when taking selfie/photo

hahahaha, dude, which village be that abeg?

Chizidgreat

have you been on the train since your last experience?

chizidgreat:

believesama, it's located in Lagos bus stop, at town. drop ur whatssp number for more info.
sorry dat I replied late

Please where is the railway station located in Enugu cos am going to Holy Ghost junction in Enugu

08168061270
whatsapp me please

DisGuy:
Chizidgreat
have you been on the train since your last experience?

yes, I traveled again from Enugu to Ph

chizidgreat:
Thanks to the Goodluck Jonathan's admnistration, the railway service that was rehabilitated is fully working and is meant for all to enjoy. Yesterday, I boarded a train enroute Portharcourt to Kano and dropped at Enugu and these were my experiences. It was actually my first time of ever using the train and all I could say is that it is purely fun and full of adventures.

First, I observed that the train was faster than many people think. We left Portharcourt by 7am and reached Enugu around 3pm, something I never thought would be possible with the Nigerian train. Well, you should know that there is no traffic jam associated with the train. Secondly, I observed that the train have many advantages over the buses like space, enough natural air, table to place your things and even read your books if you want to, and the convenience to move about as you like and with that, you will never get bored throughout the journey no matter the length of distance. Also, the train is very cost effective especially in this kind of time that fuel determines almost every move we make. In fact, the fare from Ph to Enugu is just 650 ( I mean sixty hundred and fifty naira ) and from Ph to Kaduna; 2,100.

However, there are some hitches that happened on the way before we could reach our destination and which in my thinking should warrant some improvement on the rail system. I am going to explain these hitches as I give brief details of my experiences on the way.

We set off from Portharcourt by exactly 7 am and reached at Elelenwa station before 8. But we waited there for almost one hour because another train was coming from Aba and there was only one rail for their passage. So, we had to wait until it reached the station and cleared to the side before we could pass and continue our journey. I hope the minister for transport should take note of this. Next place to stop was Imo river. Imo river was folllowed by Aba which I think looks equipped to an extent. Aba was followed by Umuoba. At umuoba shortly after the station, we exprienced another hitch;the train started crawling like a snail; the reason being that that there were grasses on the rail which needed to be gotten rid of for effective moment. This took about 20 minutes . From Umuoba, we got to Mbaosu, then Umuahia Ibeku (Nnamdi Kanu’s place- I guess), then to Uzuakoli and then to Ovim to Ozara to Afikpo to Uduma to Nomeh to Ugbawka to Agbani, then to Enugu. I think that this documentation can help some authors and statisticians.

The journey was doubly that of an experience and an eye opener. Expreientially, we came across so many trees I had never seen before. In some of the thick forests, we also saw some exotic animals but not the harmful ones though. As an eye-opener, I noticed that there were still some communities in this our country that needed more attention than others and I should use this medium to implore those involved to, please do the needful. For instance, in some of the thick forests, precisely between Afikpo and Ishiagu both of Ebonyi State, I noticed something that dazed me. I saw a very old building inside the thick forest and I was yet wondering whether it was where people used to live before the war when suddenly, we sighted children who turned out to be schoolchildren waving at us from the building. Oh my God, that was a school! And looks like a government school too. I wondered, is the government still aware that they exist?
Apart from these few hitches, the rest of the journey was smooth and enjoyable and like I noted before about free movement in the vehicle, I kept jumping from coach to coach and even coming to the door to wave at the onlookers that happily waved at us. One more thing before I forget, Enugu Railway Station is the most equipped and the most beautiful one I have seen from Ph to Enugu. Pls, let’s clap for Enugu.
Below are the pictures of the railway stations we came across on our way.

Now, let me encourage anyone that wish to travel a long distance and don't have the money that the train is a good alternative and is safer than you think. I also made few inquiries and discovered that the train moves from Portharcourt on Tuesdays by 7am and arrives Kano by Thursday Morning. It also leaves Kano that same Thursday and arrives Portharcourt by Saturday Morning. That means the movement is once in a week; this is apart from the one that shuttles between towns like Aba and Ph on daily basis though. So, if you are travelling from Enugu to Ph, just come to Enugu railway station by 3pm on Saturday and from Enugu to Kano or Lafia or Kaduna should come to Enugu railway station by 3pm on Tuesdays. Any other information about other locations would be duly communicated

Hello, I would be entering the 2moro from elelenwo, can I purchase the ticket From elelenwo station? Would d train stop at Umuoba? Thanks..... Reply ASAP

what's the distance from Enugu to kano.... urgent reply pls.....

plz I want to go to cross river state from Kano,.. how possible is it?

please, does anyone know the current train fare & schedule from port harcourt to abuja? will you advise going by train?

sospecial111:
please, does anyone know the current train fare & schedule from port harcourt to abuja? will you advise going by train?

I ain't sure they have that ply that route. U will get to stop somewhere close to Nassarawa state from there you take a vehicle going to Abuja.