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The Federal Ministry of Transportation (FMOT) has officially handed over the Port Harcourt-Aba section of the Eastern Narrow-Gauge Railway Project to the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) after taking possession of the completed assets from the contractor, China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) Nig. Limited.

The contractor, on Thursday, at a brief ceremony in Port Harcourt, handed over the assets, which include 283.060 km of dismantled tracks, 62.800 km of rehabilitated and reconstructed subgrade, and 62.800 km of rail laid for the main line.

The handed-over assets by the contractor also include the rehabilitation and reconstruction of 27 sets of turnouts at various stations, the rehabilitation of four existing steel bridges, and the reconstruction of one concrete bridge.

Additionally, 10 existing culverts were rehabilitated, 12 new culverts were reconstructed, and 35 level crossings were reconstructed. The contractor also constructed 33,275 meters of drainage.

The contractor submitted the technical specifications and maintenance manual of the Port Harcourt-Aba section of the project to the consultant, Khairi-Jamub Global Services, and the client, Federal Ministry of Transportation.

The Port Harcourt-Aba rail project is part of the larger Eastern Narrow-Gauge Railway Project, which aims to connect five geopolitical zones in the country.

The project is expected to improve socio-economic activities, boost trade, and facilitate ease of movement among the regions involved.

However, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) officially took over the Port Harcourt-Aba section of the Eastern Narrow-Gauge Railway Project.

The handing-over ceremony was attended by Ogunade Adesegun, Deputy Director Track and Civil from the Nigerian Railway Corporation, who represented the Managing Director of NRC, Ben Iloanusi.

According to Adesegun, the NRC is now responsible for the operation and maintenance of the rail section, which spans Kilometers 0-62.

He noted that the commercial aspect of the train has been running smoothly, providing easier, faster, and cheaper transportation for engers and goods.

“This development is a testament to the government’s efforts to provide efficient transportation systems, and the dividends of these efforts are now materializing,” he said.

Speaking after the handing-over ceremony, Ayo Dada, a supervisor from the Federal Ministry of Transportation, said the development marked a significant milestone in the project’s completion.

He explained that the delay in handing over the project was due to the necessary diligence and processes that needed to be followed.

He stressed that this is just one segment of the larger project, which will be completed in phases.

He said: “The completion of this project is expected to boost the economy of both cities and states, bringing development and growth to the region. The railway will also provide a safer and more efficient means of transportation, reducing the risk of accidents and congestion on the roads.”

In of security, Engr. Adesegun assured that the NRC is taking necessary measures to ensure the safety of engers and goods.

He noted that the Corporation has deployed vigilante groups to safeguard the tracks and property of the NRC, adding that the Ministry and Presidency have also put in place their own security measures to protect the rail infrastructure.

The Port Harcourt-Maiduguri rail project is a significant investment in Nigeria’s transportation infrastructure, with a total cost of $3.03 billion. The project aims to connect the southeastern oil center of Port Harcourt to Maiduguri in the northeastern state of Borno, covering a distance of 1,443 kilometers.

https://guardian.ng/news/fg-hands-over-completed-port-harcourt-aba-railway-section-to-nrc/

Hope is not the narrow Guage, anyway God bless the good people of SE and SS

agulion:
Hope is not the narrow Guage, anyway God bless the good people of SE and SS

na narrow guage

agulion:
Hope is not the narrow Guage, anyway God bless the good people of SE and SS

Which one did your fada build?

I’m even surprised they managed to build the line with all your IPOB nonsense going on there.

Good

Rubbish
While they spend billions, they even borrowed to build standard rail lines in SW and the North.

How can you built a narrow gauge rail line to connect two big and economic cities port harcourt and Aba in this 24 century

Is that not wickedness

Amaechi has lot of explanations to do

Waiting for the nay sayers to call it propaganda.

Napata77:


Which one did your fada build?

I’m even surprised they managed to build the line with all your IPOB nonsense going on there.

Is his father the president?
Is Tinubu funding the budget with his personal money?
Una dey open mouth waa to talk rubbish.

Bokoharam is in the north and there is train in the north. Seems you reason with your anus.

agulion:
Hope is not the narrow Guage, anyway God bless the good people of SE and SS

Carry tape rule go measure am.

Nonsense.

This is a great development.

We need to go and confirm the rail to be sure cos even the devil marvel at their lies

Poor quality job

If you see what they did? Chai!

Aboki scrap no dey take eye see iron

https://punchng.com/nscdc-nabs-scavengers-with-vandalised-railway-tracks/

Ttipsy:
Rubbish
While they spend billions, they even borrowed to build standard rail lines in SW and the North.

How can you built a narrow gauge rail line to connect two big and economic cities port harcourt and Aba in this 24 century

Is that not wickedness

It was Rotimi Amaechi
una brother that did it

Face him


By the way the most modern high speed trains in Europe can use any Guage the wheels are adjustable


Ask FG to buy you 4 such Trains to make up for the Track



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDkGUnqLXUk?si=FEX_t1nBlCY7K0kH

Fantastic

COMRADES are speechless

Hopefully the gains will be maximized!

jmoore:

Is his father the president?
Is Tinubu funding the budget with his personal money?
Una dey open mouth waa to talk rubbish.

Bokoharam is in the north and there is train in the north. Seems you reason with your anus.

oga what else us witchcraft many Yoruba people are always like this this they never wish anything good for others but themselves

Which one your ancestors build.....

If you are not happy, please go to court!

Ttipsy:
Rubbish
While they spend billions, they even borrowed to build standard rail lines in SW and the North.

How can you built a narrow gauge rail line to connect two big and economic cities port harcourt and Aba in this 24 century

Is that not wickedness

lapintoz:
Which one your ancestors build.....

If you are not happy, please go to court!

common get out
Useless man

You dey complain about track, you need to see the train

Napata77:


Which one did your fada build?

I’m even surprised they managed to build the line with all your IPOB nonsense going on there.

The one built in the South West was built by your mother?