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Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Elemosho478: 11:12am On Jul 01, 2019 |
The transportation of passengers, goods and services on a commercial basis will commence on the Lagos-Ibadan railway between September and October this year, the Nigeria Railway Corporation has said. It was also gathered from the NRC that commercial services will start on the Itakpe-Warri rail line in August this year, while the movement of trains from Iju in Lagos State to Ibadan in Oyo State had commenced. The Managing Director, NRC, Fidet Okhiria, who spoke to reporters in Abuja, noted that while some coaches for the Lagos-Ibadan rail line were already the ground, about 10 more were being expected in a couple of months. He said, “Right now, you can ride on the train from Iju in Lagos to Ibadan in Oyo State. And we are hoping that in the next three to four months the coaches we ordered will come in. Two coaches have already come in but we don’t want to start with the big coaches because the price will be too much. “So, we are expecting the normal coaches to come in and nothing stops us from operating them. We have two that have already come in but the Chinese called me recently that we may go for inspection for the next set of coaches soon because we must go there to check their performance before they (Chinese) ship them.” On the number of coaches being expected, he replied, “We are expecting a set of 10 at first. It is about sixty coaches.” Okhiria also spoke about moves by the NRC to commence the sales of tickets online, as he noted that over 112 firms submitted bids for the initiative. He said, “When we advertised this, it took long because over 112 companies submitted bids and so we had to be pruning them until we got about three that came first, second and third. And that is the stage we are right now. “So we have to make sure that due diligence is followed because once we start it, we will have to extend it to other areas and not just on the Abuja-Kaduna route.” He said the NRC wanted a situation where the ticketing process would be genuine and where there would be adequate security in the exercise. On the Itakpe-Warri route, the NRC boss said, “We are operating the Itakpe-Warri line and I think we should go commercial in August. We have not gone commercial because of the place to sell tickets. We are preparing smaller stations where people can buy tickets because we don’t want to sell tickets on the train to avoid ticket racketeering.” When asked whether the government would connect the rail line from Itakpe in Kogi State to Abuja, Okhiria noted that there had been approval for it. “There is an approval for a private company to do Warri to the ports and from Itakpe to Abuja. Also, there is another approval for us to source for funds to do Port Harcourt to Warri, Benin and Agbor. All these tracks cannot be lower than standard gauge. There is nothing like narrow gauge again because it is obsolete,” he said. https://punchng.com/commercial-operations-begin-on-lagos-ibadan-railway-in-september-nrc/ 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by kerzhim(m): 11:14am On Jul 01, 2019 |
I have been so impressed with the fast development on the rail project. Had it being administrations in the past was been specific on a particular project and its completion, Nigeria as a country would have gone past the level we are right now. This gesture will go a long way in releiving our roads against heavy duty trucks and easy transportations of goods and services. God bless PMB. 22 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Nobody: 11:17am On Jul 01, 2019 |
Watch them come on this thread and say this is Jonathan's achievement. Stupid people 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Harlem2(m): 12:37pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Remimadrid: Mumu set of people Wishing a tribe bad 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Benekruku(m): 2:15pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
God bless His Excellence, President Mohammadu Buhari (GCFR) History will always remember you for your doggedness and giant strides against all odds. History will remember how you stared into the eyes of mighty enemies and defined a path. You were a gift who came to redeem us. We do will remember how critics rubbished your administration when same people applaud you after your demise. We will immortalise your legacies, imbibe your rules and practice your bravery and charisma In a nutshell; You did will become a religion 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Muyiwaipere(m): 2:15pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Who else knows this is a big SCAM? 3 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by ainas247: 2:16pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
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Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by nephemmy(m): 2:16pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
please op include this on the header that yes it will begin after we've successfully siphoned, (transfered into our accounts) most of the railway funds for personal use... |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Babanlagenius: 2:17pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
hmmm
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Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Carlyboi(m): 2:17pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
When the operation kicks into full gear ppl can start working in Lagos and live in Ibadan and vice versa also if it’s well managed it will reduce traffic,congestion,accidents,wear and tear on our highways. 1 Like |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by helinues: 2:17pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
All thanks to Apc led government 3 Likes |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by ikorodureporta: 2:18pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Lagos State govt shld just link Ikorodu to that railway line. If una see d number of people @ brt terminals today...& It's usually like this on Mondays. I say na hell. D one wey I manage enter to save time, na door I stand, no space to even change position, & a lady was facing & leaning on me.... Na like this we go dey suffer here? People don lost job, & some no fit cope because of d stress of hold-up |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by victorDanladi: 2:20pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
hyu |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Fuckthamods: 2:21pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
We've heard this several times Until i see it with my two eyes i no believe 1 Like
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Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Slleexyz: 2:23pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Sai baba Sai Buhari.. helinues: 1 Like |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Modphase: 2:25pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Waiting on foolish Ipob comment 2 Likes |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by itsme01: 2:27pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
we gained this one from Buhari |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by DennisEche(m): 2:33pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
SAY TO RUGA |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Treasure17(m): 2:41pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Kudos to this administration on that. 2 Likes |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by SEGLIZ: 2:54pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Muyiwaipere: you and yourself alone. 3 Likes |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by uuzba(m): 2:57pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Not today sha Will begin Will start Soon Tomorrow Next week Just not today 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by femichill: 3:05pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Muyiwaipere:It's a complete scam. As at this moment, no train is running from Lagos to ibadan Though, the Chinese have intensified effort but no long distance train has started working. 2 Likes |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by olajizz01(m): 3:07pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
SEGLIZ:Hahahahahahaha............................, So the pessimist is on his own 1 Like
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Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Donenam(m): 4:43pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
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Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Amuocha: 6:25pm On Jul 01, 2019 |
Seen |
Re: Commercial Operations Begin On Lagos-ibadan Railway In September –NRC by Men10: 4:13am On Jul 02, 2019 |
Sorry is Nigeria Complicated and confused |
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