Abuja Light Rail Project Nears Completion
The Minister of Transportation revealed significant progress in the long-awaited Abuja Light Rail project, emphasizing its pivotal role in enhancing public transportation in the
Abuja Rail Mass Transit (commonly known as Abuja Light Rail) is a regional rail transport system in the Federal Capital Territory of Nigeria. It was the first rapid transit system in Nigeria and the second such system in sub-saharan Africa (after Addis Ababa Light Rail).
When the current administration took office, it was clear that the Abuja Light Rail system was not operational. Recognizing the potential benefits of alleviating congestion in the city, President Bola Tinubu issued directives to expedite its revival within his tenure.
The first phase of the project connects the city center to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, stopping at the Abuja-Kaduna Railway station in Idu. The Abuja Metro Line was launched on 12 July 2018 and a three-trains-per-day service opened for passengers the following week.
Upon opening in 2018, only the section between Abuja Metro Station and the Airport was operational, with an intermediate station at Idu. The remaining nine stations were originally scheduled to begin operations in 2020. The rolling stock used for this line initially consisted of only three diesel rail coaches.
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