The federal government is offering free train ride for commuters on the Lagos-Abeokuta section of the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail for two months with effect from Wednesday next week
The Transportation Minister, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi who announced this in Lagos said the free ride will be flagged off on that day by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo.
Mr. Amaechi who was on a routine inspection of the project expressed satisfaction at the standard of work done by the contractor, the China Civil Engineering and Construction Company.
He said two coaches would be deployed from Itakpe-Warri railway station to make four coaches which would run the free ride for the two months.
The minister who said that work was in progress on the various train stations within the numerous corridors noted that efforts were being made to expedite work between Agbado and Apapa axis of the project.
According to the minister, the rail project will further bring about economic development in the area and Nigeria when ready.
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