DanielAlhassan:
I traveled from kaduna to Lagos via train

2018

The experience was bad

From the moment the train started moving
The train started showing sign

Before we reach niger state they have repair the train more than ten time

Before we got to south Western States

The train refuse to move

Journey of two days took us a more than a week

I promise myself that I will never enter Nigeria train no matter what

folake4u:
Who knew one could leave Edo and Delta State and get to Kogi State under 3hrs?
Well, now you know.
The starting point is at Ujevwu(Warri) and last railway station at Itakpe,Kogi State. From there, you can go to any northern state of your choice and it's a safe option as against the long road trips.
The sequence is in this format:
Ujevwu(Warri), Okpara, Abraka, Agbor (all in Delta State) then Igbanke, Ekehen, Uromi, Agenebode, Itogbo(all in Edo State), and finally Ajaokuta, Itakpe (both in Kogi State).

Ujevwu-Itakpe destination (Morning Train)
For instance, the train departs from Ujevwu(Warri) at 8am, it gets to Agbor at 9:26am, and then Igbanke at 9:49am, next is Ajaokuta at 12:01noon, the final stop is at Itakpe, 12:49noon

Ujevwu-Itakpe (Afternoon Train)
Ujevwu- 2:15pm
Agbor- 3:41pm
Ajaokuta- 6:15pm
Itakpe- 7:04pm

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Itakpe-Ujevwu destination (Morning Train)
Itakpe:8:30am
Ajaokuta:9:23am
Agbor: 11:57am
Finally, Ujevwu (Warri): 1:19pm.

Afternoon Train-
Itakpe- 2:45pm
Ajaokuta- 3:38pm
Agbor: 6:12pm
Finally, Ujevwu- 7:34pm

I boarded at Ajaokuta Railway Station and these are the prices to the following.
From Ajaokuta to Itakpe- N1,400
Itogbo- N1,400
Agenebode- N1,400
Uromi- N1,400
Ekehen- N3,000 Igbanke, Agenebode, Abraka, Okpara, Agbor, Ujevwu- all 3k (for economy class).
First Class to the above locations is N5,500.
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Price list for Abeokuta-Ibadan
First Class: N2,000
Standard: N1,500
Regular: N600
Minor(children): N300

Price list for Lagos-Abeokuta
Business Class: N5,000
Standard Class: N3,500
Regular: N2,000
Minor(children): N950

Price list for Lagos-Ibadan
First Class: N6,000(AC+Canteen+ Charging port)
Business Class: N5,000 (AC+ Charging port)
Regular: N2,500(AC + Charging port)
Minor(children): N300 (AC + charging port)

Price list for Abuja-Kaduna
First Class: N6,000
Standard : N5,000
Regular: N2600


Pic 1: First Class coach I boarded.
Pic 2: My seat.
PS: All seats(whether Economy or First class) have charging ports beside it, plus AC.
The First Class coach I boarded was showing YouTube Yoruba movie channel.
Pic 3: First Class ticket.

PS: They also sell snacks and soft drinks on the train in case you're hungry.
There's also armed Police officers on the train to maintain law and order.

It should be noted that before buying tickets at the Ajaokuta Railway Station, you'd have to write your name in the logbook and also present your ID card at the counter. Any means of identification is fine, whether Driver's license, International Passport, NIN, Student ID.

Avrima:
One day, me sef go enter train.

Deicide:
From Abuja to Kaduna. The train is Slow it took two and half - three Hours to get to Kaduna. but the ride was comfortable though. I also like the face that seats have where you can plug you phone or laptop to use

DanielAlhassan:
I traveled from kaduna to Lagos via train

2018

The experience was bad

From the moment the train started moving
The train started showing sign

Before we reach niger state they have repair the train more than ten time

Before we got to south Western States

The train refuse to move

Journey of two days took us a more than a week

I promise myself that I will never enter Nigeria train no matter what

Burgerlomo:
U 4 show your beautiful face nau

ilyasom:
God bless buhari government for this train service. I hope they connect it to Abuja from Itakpe

folake4u:
This was my first time boarding a train ride and it was eventful yet awesome.
Many Nigerians have taken to using the railway service as against road trips(which is farther, fear of bandits, and bad roads).
For instance, from Abuja to Benin is 10-12hrs straight by road.

There are different railway stations in Nigeria and they ply several routes which includes:
1. Ujevwu-Itakpe.
2. Abeokuta-Ibadan
3. Lagos-Abeokuta
4. Lagos-Ibadan
5. Abuja-Kaduna

The Beginning:
There are two railway stations in Kogi State, Ajaokuta Railway station and Itakpe Railway station.
I boarded a bus from Abuja at Jabi Motorpark, I told the bus driver I was going to Itakpe Railway station but he dropped me at Ajaokuta Railway Station instead.
From Abuja to Itakpe is 3hrs, the price is 3,500-4k.
From Abuja to Ajaokuta is 5hrs. The driver collected 2,500 from me.
So, choose your poison. I prefer anyone drops at Itakpe Railway Station though (because it's the last and most important bus stop).
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The train leaves twice in a day, morning and afternoon and so I had missed the morning train, and so I waited for the afternoon train.
Morning train leaves Itakpe at 8:30am while that at Ajaokuta is 9:23am.
Afternoon train leaves Itakpe at 2:45pm, that of Ajaokuta is 3:38pm.
Tickets are sold 20-30mins to the train arrival at Ajaokuta Railway station.
There are two types of tickets sold here.
1. First class- N5,500.
2. Economy class- N3000.

I boarded the First Class coach because I wanted comfort and less noise.

From Ajaokuta to Agbor is 3hrs and so I got to Agbor at 6:30pm(instead of 6:12pm) because there was delay at the earliest train station in Uromi.

I boarded a bus at Agbor Railway Station to Benin for N2,000 and I arrived safely home and dry.

Share your train ride experience here, whether Ujevwu-Itakpe, Abeokuta-Ibadan, Lagos-Abeokuta, Lagos-Ibadan, or Abuja-Kaduna.

Pic 1: Train station at Ajaokuta, Kogi State.
Pic 2-3: Waiting area of passengers. These passengers were very tired. Some of them like me missed their morning train ride.
Pic 4: Arrival of morning train passengers who want to board vehicle to Abuja.

Gadafii:
Can someone go from Lagos to Abuja by train, even if you have to break the journey into two.

Because the last time I plied that Lagos to Abuja by road, I didn't have enough for flight ticket and the discomfort in that bus weakend my left legs for weeks that I couldn't even stretch the legs fully.
So I would love to know how one can navigate Lagos to Abuja by train

hakeem4:
It was actually fun but slow.
From Ibadan to Lagos I spent almost 3 hours on train, and just few bus stops.

tuclap:
How do I go by train from kogi to Kano by train?

qekng40:
Haven't had an experience, but wishes to.
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Personally Train rides is the second safest after Air transport.