op, please any discount for children? or they pay same amount as adults?

BigSarah:
Driving takes 1hr 30mins at least the last time I was in Ibadan 2017..local transport cost 1100 or 900 naira....Most train riders would be those interested in photoshoot, since the train doesn't even guarantee early arrival ...
In most countries government trains and buses are meant to aid commute for low earners. Please dont quote me arguing about how comfortable the trains are or how the AC is as cold as Siberia temperature.
Oh well

Train is safer

God bless Nigeria

Less all clamour for East connection because once Buhari leaves office it is finished.

Na to purge for that fine toilet then nor flush am and run�����

Maintainance, maintenance, maintenance... That's what we lack

yemex04:




My brother that's not a sign of regret o.. the AC is hammering his head ni o

Poloyanabo2:

IN CHINA TWICE THIS DISTANCE IS COVERED IN SHORTER TIME, WHY IS OURS DIFFERENT?

because the train is still running at minimal optimization. Those tracks were installed recently.

By next year when fully activated..Ibadan to Lagos will be an hour journey.

Let be patient...

He is trying his best though faced with numerous challenges

beautiful ��

BigSarah:
Driving takes 1hr 30mins at least the last time I was in Ibadan 2017..local transport cost 1100 or 900 naira....Most train riders would be those interested in photoshoot, since the train doesn't even guarantee early arrival ...
In most countries government trains and buses are meant to aid commute for low earners. Please dont quote me arguing about how comfortable the trains are or how the AC is as cold as Siberia temperature.
Oh well

Ibadan to Yaba lagos is more than 3hrs by bus

BigSarah:
Driving takes 1hr 30mins at least the last time I was in Ibadan 2017..local transport cost 1100 or 900 naira....Most train riders would be those interested in photoshoot, since the train doesn't even guarantee early arrival ...
In most countries government trains and buses are meant to aid commute for low earners. Please dont quote me arguing about how comfortable the trains are or how the AC is as cold as Siberia temperature.
Oh well

I go through this route at least 3 times a month. Sometimes I spend 4-5 hours on the road because of traffic. And the bus fare is 2k because of Corona and spacing. 2k5 and and a sure 2hrs40 minutes trip time is great by me.

Unforunate that the train dosent take more than 2 trips per day. Also the first train should be leaving much earlier to commuters who have to work in lagos can get there and back

It should be an enjoyable ride if there is no engine failure during the trip

Poloyanabo2:

THE TRAINS IN CHINA OPERATE AT OVER 250KMH SO WHY ARE THIS ONES BELOW 200 EVEN AT THEIR EVENTUAL OPTIMAL SPEED?

Because they aren't electric trains.

They are diesel. Diesel trains are still in use in the United States and other parts of the world. China even has a small contingent of steam trains! They run short routes in mountainous southwest Sichuan and transporting coal in Sandaoling Coal Mine in Xinjiang. It is good to want the best tech but it is only realistic to match it to local constraints and needs.

The Nigerian effort is a good step worth applauding.

BigSarah:
Driving takes 1hr 30mins at least the last time I was in Ibadan 2017..local transport cost 1100 or 900 naira....Most train riders would be those interested in photoshoot, since the train doesn't even guarantee early arrival ...
In most countries government trains and buses are meant to aid commute for low earners. Please dont quote me arguing about how comfortable the trains are or how the AC is as cold as Siberia temperature.
Oh well

You are a bloody paid lier saying in most countries. Tell us the most countries.

Asquare84:
This is why the ibo man will not achieve anything in Nigeria with their politics of hatred, look at what PMP constructed for the yorubas because they supported him, but to IBO man once you mention buhari you are enemy of the east. IBO man change ooooo

shut up

Hope they take part of the ticket money for maintenance or better still hire a company to maintain it, that has always been our problem in Nigeria, lack of maintenance culture, for here, if e no spoil, we no they remember to maintain am

Asquare84:


If you ply the train you will never enter any local vehicle again, the inside is just exactly like a plane, very comfortable with air-conditioning, and restaurants

Don't mind all the people shitting on this great development. I just got in to Lagos today from Ibadan, for 2k bus fare. I would have taken the train today too, but I overslept...by the time I got to the station at 8:30am, the train had left. They leave on time, and they get to destination on time (no more spending 4-5 hours sweating in traffic via bus). Abeg, I love this train. Let the guys that want to keep entering bus go ahead. Besides, Camry without A/C from Challenge (Ibadan) to Lagos is 2k5-3k, so what is wrong with A/C train that cost 2k5? I tire for these bad belle people always complaining about everything.

salemdv:


Train is safer

lets the engine stops in the middle of the bush,bros the lord is your strength.

My trip to Ibadan ón the 29th and return trip to Lagos on the 30th was wonderful.
The train did not operate at its maximum speed but it was a pleasant experience and enriching
Just hope and pray the standard of operations, cleanliness will be sustained.
The staff were wonderful. Indeed kudos to the train staff.
Work on the Stations need to be hastened. Also the access road from the Moniya-Iseyin road to the Moniya (Ibadan) station needs to be worked on.
I encourage all to just take the ride. You will want to take more trips

tnerro1:
Hope they take part of the ticket money for maintenance or better still hire a company to maintain it, that has always been our problem in Nigeria, lack of this is an opportunity for nigerians to create more companies specialisedculture, for here, if e no spoil, we no they remember to maintain am

This is an opportunity for Nigerians to create more companies specialised in maintenance. We should turn problems into business opportunities

gateleo:


Dugbe station can not be activated because the station track are not standard guage. The route for the new Standard guage pass through Moniya which will link the track down to Kano.

So the best place to construct the new station is Moniya...Do not worry, Moniya will soon turn to Dugbe. I was told Dugbe in the late 60s is just like Moniya...

I agree.

It is going to take development to that part of town.

dawnomike:
The major challenge Ibadan people have with this lovely but expensive train service is the location of the train station... It is not in a strategic location at all. Moniya is almost like an outskirts of Ibadan

Imagine someone coming from Dugbe, Jericho, APATA etc.

Bro na bush train dey pass though

donmik:
I wnat ro ask. Is it more economical to use the train than using bus? someone can help me state the advantage this has over bus from Lagos to lbadan, pls.

First of all, let me say I pass through this route 3 times a month. I just got in from Ibadan now. I am in Lagos, and would be leaving for Ibadan next week Monday.

Advantages of Train over bus.

1. Sure time of arrival.
Normally, Lagos to Ibadan by road is not meant to be more than 1hr30 minutes, but because of traffic, you spend like 3-5 hours. I pass this place regularly, so this is not he say she say, this is what I experience.

For the train ride, the journey is 2hr40 minutes...not more than that. With time, they will increase the speed, to reduce travel time. But this 2hr40 minutes travel time is fine by me, because it is sure.


2. Comfort
With bus that cost 2k, you are squashed up inside, sitting on chairs with very little cushion. And then when you enter traffic, sweat and body ordour will kill you. But these trains are like the inside of a plane, A/C, and comfortable seats.

3. Less Likely Possible Accident
I pray every time I take that road trip from Lagos to Ibadan/Ibadan to Lagos, cos we all read about accidents here on the road. But rail accident cases are very very low compared to road accident.

That's all I have for now. But I would always take the train versus bus.

SamuelOamen:


https://thenationonlineng.net/10-things-to-know-about-boarding-new-lagos-ibadan-train/

I wish you had told us the train capacity.

chatinent:
If the train is so good, why is the man on the fourth seat holding his head in regret?

Bad mouth...

chatinent:
If the train is so good, why is the man on the fourth seat holding his head in regret?

Bad mouth...
But it's true sha.

Kapilta:
True. I wish it gets to Mokola, Dugbe, Iwo road or even Sango self. Buh all in all it's a good development. And this will bring about development to Moniya and will hopefully gets to Ojoo too. And don't forget the proposed dry port is also to be in same Moniya and Oyo state govt has also ventured in some major estate project (Proposed) in same Moniya. Watch as Moniya turn to a metro from mere village.

I swear. I live around Ojoo, and I am already looking for how I can invest in Moniya. That place is going to boom in the next couple of years...hotel, bars, lounges, accommodation, recreational centers, business generally will boom.