Check Out How The Abuja Rail Line Works

President Muhammadu Buhari on July 12 commissioned the light rail at the new train station in Abuja. The rail line, he said, is the first phase of the rail line which will cover 12 other stations within Abuja.

Mr Buhari said the project was in line with the Change Agenda of the government to ensure prudence in the management of public resources as well as value for money.
While hoping that a modern rail service would boost the economy and enhance social life, he said the commissioning of the railway was evidence that the federal government was delivering on its promises.
According to the Minister of the FCT, Musa Bello, the Abuja rail is divided into six lots with a total length of 290km.
These are:
“Lot 1: From Nnamdi Azikwe Expressway through the Transportation Centre (Metro Station) via Gwagwa to Kubwa;

“Lot 2:From Gwagwa via Transportation Centre (Metro Station) to Nyanya/Karu;

“Lot 3:From Transportation Centre via Idu Industrial Zone to Nanmadi Azikwe International Airport;

“Lot 4:From Kuje Satellite town to Karshi Satellite town with the remaining legs of the Transit way line 2;

“Lot 5:From Kubwa via Bwari to Suleja

“Lot 6: From Airport via Kuje and Gwagwalada to Dobi,’’ he explained.