Lagos-Jebba Railway will Built by CCEC

The Nigerian Government has awarded China Civil Engineering and Construction Company a $81 million contract to build the Lagos-Jebba rail line, linking southern and northern states, with signal and telecommunication systems expected to improve train frequency, transportation efficiency, and reduce road congestion.

November 9, 2009 10:10 am | Last Update: August 9, 2015 10:16 am

The Nigerian Government has awarded an $81m (N12.3bn) contract to China Civil Engineering and Construction company to build the Lagos-Jebba rail line.
The 488km rail line will link the country’s southern and northern states. Work includes providing the line with a signal and telecommunication system, and is expected to finish in ten months.
The project is expected to the increase train frequency, ease the transportation of goods and services as well as reduce pressure on the country’s roads.
The project is part of a revamp plan for all lines on the Nigerian Railway, which is expected to cost nearly $160m (N24bn) in total.

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