Nigeria Ready To Launch First Ever Light Rail

All is set for the inauguration of Nigeria’s first ever multi-billion naira Light Rail project.

The electric- train which is set to be commissioned in Cross River state according to reports is said to run at a speed of about 40 kilometres per hour.


According to the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, the project which is the first of its kind would soon be inaugurated by the President, Muhammadu Buhari.

The electric-powered rail which has three stations at Tinapa, Tinapa Lakeside Hotel and the Calabar International Conference Centre is equipped with a 12-car monorail system.