Nigeria Railway Company (NRC) has ushered in a brand new period in rail transport with the relaunch of the Kano to Lagos specific prepare service often called the 2LL.
After intensive renovation and profitable check runs, the rail hyperlink is able to reconnect two of Nigeria's financial powerhouses. In the course of the sequence of check runs, The Guardian witnessed the 2LL crossing Kano to Minna with empty coaches and arriving at Minna railway station to the delight of onlookers. These exams serve to fine-tune operations previous to the long-awaited return to responsibility.
The Federal Authorities's restore work on the broken sections of the Minna/Kaduna/Kano railway strains has been accomplished and the NRC has confirmed its readiness.
The prepare was welcomed upon arrival by NRC administration workers together with the consultant of the Railway District Supervisor, North Western District, Obafunso Suleimon and different officers, marking an essential milestone within the restoration course of.
“Passengers can count on an opulent journey expertise on board the 2LL, which has been given a whole makeover. The coaches have been modernized with first-class amenities for consolation and elegance. The in a single day keep of the prepare in Minna earlier than continuing to Lagos was a part of the ultimate preparations to make sure the security and reliability of the tracks from Minna to Lagos.
“We welcome the dedication of the Federal Authorities as mirrored within the efforts of the Minister of Transport, Mentioned Alkali, and the Managing Director of NRC, Fidet Okheria, to revitalize the railway system for the advantage of the Nigerian individuals ”, stated Suleimon.
The return of the specific prepare is a testomony to the federal government's dedication to enhancing the nation's transport infrastructure. The 2LL Kano to Lagos prepare has been out of service for about two years as a consequence of numerous challenges and can return underneath President Bola Tinubu.
