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Lagos – Ibadan Standard Gauge Railway
Nigeria · Africa · Rail Upgrade
OperationalCapex: $1.53B
Project overview
This 156 km rail upgrade entered service in Nigeria. It comprises 10 stations and 150 km/h design speed. The line uses diesel traction and 1435 mm standard gauge. Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) and Federal Ministry of Transportation are delivering the project, with China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) as main contractor. It opened in 2021, with an investment of USD 1.5 bn.
Type
Rail Upgrade
Country
Nigeria
Region
Africa
Status
operational
Investment
$1.53B