There are indications that the weekly Lagos-Kano train shuttle will soon be increased from one to three.
Chairman, Nigerian Railway Corporation, Kawu Baraje, dropped the hint in Lagos during a recent special train ride as part of a nationwide inspection of facilities at the corporation.
He also said the Lagos mass transit trains currently carrying about 16,000 passengers per day would be increased to ease the congestion being experienced on the train.
The NRC chairman expressed happiness at the overwhelming acceptance of the railway transport mode by the people in the state, noting that the rail system was “very effective.”
Baraje said the board had seen the plight of commuters in Lagos as well as people travelling to other states of the country, adding that it would address the challenges in due course.
Baraje also disclosed that the corporation would soon complete
the rehabilitation of 200 grounded wagons in preparation for the connection of
the rail to the nation’s sea ports.
Baraje said the NRC would extend railway track to all parts of
the country, including areas not presently connected.
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