Aconomist:
Nigerians don't think sha. They should be using the airline pricing model where first class tickets are used to subsidize the coach tickets. Rich people will pay any amount for comfort on the train... so charge them 10,000 naira so you can make the coach tickets 500 -- 1,000 naira.

Monkey people.

Why this doesn’t work is that the rich can easily put their Prado on the road for a short trip like Lagos to Ibadan. The distance is not really that long. On the other hand people typically fly because it’s along distance not easily covered by road.

COMPAQ:


Why this doesn’t work is that the rich can easily put their Prado on the road for a short trip like Lagos to Ibadan. The distance is not really that long. On the other hand people typically fly because it’s along distance not easily covered by road.

You make no sense. Lagos is notorious for traffic jams.

Ade3131:
Rail travel is supposed to be the cheapest considering the number of people a train can convey at a trip. If it now cost more to travel by rail compared to road travels, I guess they're gonna experience low patronage unless there's gridlock on the Lagos -Ibadan highway

Probably, thats what they want so that it will be only for them(politicians)..Since they can't directl tell us to to leave it for them ,I guess with this high fare every poor individual will be left with no choice to go by road

MhisTahrah:
The federal government will milk Nigerians dry eventually. And it's not like the train even makes sense like that.

The train is as standard as any you can get in Europe..

Pls try and travel out for once in your life before you leave this world..

Ade3131:
Rail travel is supposed to be the cheapest considering the number of people a train can convey at a trip. If it now cost more to travel by rail compared to road travels, I guess they're gonna experience low patronage unless there's gridlock on the Lagos -Ibadan highway

Rail travel is only cheap if the government subsidies it. I live in the UK and peak time Rail travel is more expensive than the road.

Aconomist:
You make no sense. Lagos is notorious for traffic jams.

The guy made a very sensible observation. Your point is very senseless just like the Minister and his advisers. Is the train going to pick first class and business class passengers at home to avoid the notorious Lagos Traffic jams? People at Ajah, Lekki , VI, Epe, Ojodu, Ikorodu - Ketu axis will fly to railway station to pay 6K to travel to Ibadan.

This is a failed project already and the Minister is still requesting hundreds of Million of dollars for the project.

sulaak:



Rail travel is only cheap if the government subsidies it. I live in the UK and peak time Rail travel is more expensive than the road.

Which railway are you talking about? Is it the metro line serving greater London and other parts? Is it the same with Amaechi / Chinese railway sytem deals.

Lagos Ibadan by car is about one hour journey. You expect somebody to face Lagos traffic to railway station to pay 6K for first class. They are jokers. Only government officials who are on tourist visit can pay such.

On second thought, RCCG Holy Ghost Service Friday , Congress and MFM programs can force few people to travel by train at that cost.

babaolofin:


The guy made a very sensible observation. Your point is very senseless just like the Minister and his advisers. Is the train going to pick first class and business class passengers at home to avoid the notorious Lagos Traffic jams? People at Ajah, Lekki , VI, Epe, Ojodu, Ikorodu - Ketu axis will fly to railway station to pay 6K to travel to Ibadan.

This is a failed project already and the Minister is still requesting hundreds of Million of dollars for the project.

O.K, but as I understand it, the train will also carry cargo and be linked to apapa. If that it the case, it will help evacuate cargo from the port and help ease the traffic in that area. So it is not a failed project.

Like seriously this government love creating hardship. They want to kill us all

Why is it cheaper in the north ? Nepotism is the bane of this useless government of Mr Buhari

illicit:
I remember I boarded from Ilorin to Lagos at 600 or so in 2013....

Bro I swear

This is too expensive. Economy price should not be more than N1,500.

I prefer to go by bus.

Aconomist:
O.K, but as I understand it, the train will also carry cargo and be linked to apapa. If that it the case, it will help evacuate cargo from the port and help ease the traffic in that area. So it is not a failed project.

Of course it’s not a failed project.

lozanni:
I am surprised at the above high charges, which are patterned after the Abuja-Kaduna rail line fares.
Travel time from Abuja to Kaduna is about 3 hours by road, while from Lagos to Ibadan should not be more than 1 hour 15 minutes, on a good day.
The above difference in time means that the rail trip from Lagos-Ibadan ought to be cheaper.
I wonder what others think about this.

Our leaders can be pathetic,what business activity is happening in Ibadan and how much would they make to cover up for the cost. Why not make the rail way Lagos to East.

It's unfortunate we have bad leaders in Nigeria. They just want to milk us dry at any slight opportunity . Train ticket wasn't expensive in U.K and other developed countries . Anyway, from Toll gate to Lagos by road is still N500 and from Berger over bridge to Iwo road is still N700. Let the Empty train keep moving . Apart from safety and reduced rate of accident, I see no reason for the hype.

Who go enter go still enter. Our road is till very safe. There are different route you can follow to get to Lagos-Ibadan.

Train for the Elite by the Elite.

the only reasons people will pay this high to board the train are if road is bad or insecurity on that route

Even if it gets only 25% traffic off the road that's a success for me!!