The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said, that, it would suspend the daily operations of narrow gauge from Ijoko in Ogun State to Ebute Metta-Apapa, from Monday to fast track completion of the new standard gauge within the deadline set by the Federal Government.
Rotimi Amaechi, the Minister of Transportation, had on Monday, announced November 2019 as deadline for completion of the project and commencement of the Lagos – Ibadan standard gauge rail service.
Jerry Oche, NRC Lagos District Manager, on Friday, said that commercial activities on the narrow gauge line would be shutdown to expedite work on the standard gauge in order to meet the November deadline.
“We are shutting down our daily operations from Ijoko, Agbado, Agege Ikeja up to Ebute Metta and Apapa from Monday September 30 to November 16.
“The development is going to last for six weeks to give room for contractor handling the Lagos-Ibadan Standard gauge to meet up with the deadline scheduled for delivery.
