During my stay in Nigeria I travelled to Kaduna twice.Once for purchase of spare parts for Petbow generators.Other time I travelled for American visa which I got from their consulate. I like Nigeria because I spent four years in Baga Engr.Nabi Bakhsh Lahore Pakistan
Great one. Who started the building doesn't matter. It's from the Nigeria economy not a personal purse, even if there were personal sacrifices. The main thing is; LET NIGERIA MOVE FORWARD. I'm happy to see this. God bless Nigerian.
What gives u the assurance that the new and young fellow won't go there like Dimeji Bankole disappointed us by enriching his pockets like the old fools... It's better to vote integrity not age...
I quote, "The nigerian elite are known to be amongst the most travelled in the world. How come they have turned a blind eye to developping the train service ? And nigerian businessmen, blind to the opportunities in the rail sector ?" ⬅ That's the 3-billion-dollar question unfortunately !
because they frankly don't care, why waste energy, sleepless nights, meticulously strategizing plans for infastructure developments when you can embezzle millions of dollar overnight.. did you know that even a common senator in nigeria earns around 2 million dollar with salary and bonuses? how much more the real elites like governors etc
This is very good Nigeria is a good country also a blessed country with good people in it. So let continue to support our leaders for more better to come. And please we should not allow hawking of any kind. Please please and please if there is hawking there will be problems. Thanks
See how Passengers are relaxed . Please i will be happy to hear there is train from lagos to benin or Asaba. You know what i mean. God bless nigeria ,and let God use our leaders.Amen.
Nigeria had their successful rail project, thanks to China. Makes me think that Nigeria has better rail service than Philippines, what a shame for my country. But now our president duterte has restored ties with China today, I hope china can build railway projects like this in my country.
What do mean by "thanks to china"? Did they build the rail for free? Nigeria contracted them, that means Nigeria is doing them a favour. we could have contracted another country.
Mr. Nwabuisi, every country wants to improve its own infrastructure. The major consideration is very often not who to build it but the funding. Why do you think this project has not been held up for decades ? It is a very costly project, we are talking about billions of USD of investment. Do you thinking that given Nigeria's state of the economy it can borrow from ExImBank, EIB or even the World Bank ? The Chinese provided cheap funding for the project and that is what matters.
Denny lu, so what you are trying to tell us is that China is not gaining anything from this project, is that it? FYI, Nigeria has the best economy in Africa, and business is not only done with physical cash. Do you even have an idea of how rich Nigeria is, qua mineral resources? No, you don't. Ok, I get it, you know very little about economics.
Please do not be mean and personal. Did I say China is not gaining anything at all ? I did not. I don't know economics ? Just look at the following figures: GDP growth of Nigeria: 4Q 2014 +5.94% 1Q 2015 +3.96% 2Q 2015 +2.35% 3Q 2015 +2.84% 4Q 2015 +2.11% 1Q 2016 -0.36% 2Q 2016 -2.06% 3Q 2016 -2.24% 4Q 2016 -1.3% Need I say more ?
The train service in Nigeria needs to also link communities, not just other states. They should build an underground rail service. If a train can go from Mainland to Victoria Island or from V.I to Lekki, it would take SO many cars off the road, reduce traffic, and get rid of those terrible Danfo buses. It would make such a difference. New York is also extremely busy with millions of people running through the city itself everyday, but the implementation of the train system makes transport faster and totally reduces congestion, AND it's great for business.
Shafia Kamal it is because Africans are generally clean and love hygiene than Indians. However Indians could improve on their hygiene approach to sanitation as well eventhough many African leaders haven't invested much to improve sanitation the people still keep themselves clean and tidy.
@@chineduchigbo8489 Actually, there are old and terrible train coaches in India with a lot of over-loading issues. But i am sure there are cleaner ones. India population is massive. I have seen images of people hanging from moving train which is also common in Lagos.
Good reporting overall. Would have been helpful to know how much time it takes by road and by rail. How many coaches are on the train , and what’s the full capacity of the train
Starting a project of this nature is a good foundation for development. However, to sustain the momentum the nation has to develop new orientation towards maintenance, good working ethics, long term programs that will propel the investment beyond this generation. Beside, success is unrealistic if discipline is not part of norms governing the establishment. The workers must prepare to take responsibility whenever they air. I wish the Nation success.
The Rail projects master plan were invented by OBJ in 2007... Fast forward, not one section could be completed upon various handover of govt. and high crude oil resources...
Guesstimate: About 1 hour. There is a board sign on departures and arrivals some where in the video 5.56 behind the reporter. That is the common mentality used by the Service providers here in Nigeria. Usually, they provide two coaches (one for the Return journey from either Terminal) and run concurrently, so i hope that helps?
Electrify the railways , so that Nigerian trains will be moved by electricity and to be in line with world best practices. No more polluting diesel engines.
Dubai Metro Station is very Beautiful GOD bless U.A.E also Abuja has also build New Metro Station and is also beautiful GOD bless Nigeria CHECK OUT THE BEST
The guy said " typical impatient mentally" of the native as they bomb rushed the entrance of the train...Despite this behavior, the train looks nice, provides a much needed service and gives the riders a piece of mind on their journey...
before u spit shit, you should at-least have the right facts. Ur statement is wrong, i bet you got confused by the boko haram(who are hausa) yes they hate western development but they do not represent all hausa people's opinions. We need minds like urs to demolish if we want to move forward, we are all Nigerian. Every Nigerian is against Boko haram, yes even the hausas, infact they kill more hausa people, despite being hausa themselves. To conclude this, Every single Nigerian (including Hausas) love seeing development in Nigeria, all Nigerian's want a forward movement to be a successful country with no corruption. Hope you stop a tribe by the acts of a bunch of corrupted and dangerous people.
Warri-Itakpe Rail is now working after it was started 35 years ago... Lagos-Ibadan Rail project is 90% completed... This particular rail project construction was started by GEJ... Now, you see how stupid you sound? @Brodly Benzion
To me it's a welcomed development but must be a kind of fairness, what I meant is that Kaduna to Abuja completed, Lagos to ibadon on going process, where is Lagos to Enugu or any connection to South Eastern part and South Southern axis are there not part of Nigeria ? These are one of the things that people complaints about being marginalized.. stop dividing Nigeria APC and it's leadership
Warri-Itakpe Rail is now working after it was started 35 years ago... Lagos-Ibadan Rail project is 90% completed... This particular rail project construction was started by GEJ... You should understand also that these rail projects are heavily capital intensive... Lagos-Ibadan costed $1.5b. Nigeria had to take a loan of $1.2b (N432b) thereabout to do that and paid $300m (N108b)... Now, look at the nation's total budget of 8tr then you'll understand.
I think if Nigerian leaders want to bring us development, they should indeed bring real development! This train, in as much as it is neat, it is fraught with a lot of shortcomings. I could notice that those seats don't recline and when you sit straight for that long journey, you must have your life span reduced, when you repeat it often!
The management should pls stop selling of snacks and banned taking of food or smoking or dumping of anything inside the train,and fine anybody that is caught for easy and proper mentainace
Here's the problem......why is it that things like this always go to the north? and we keep wondering why the south is always agitating for secession. Considering the tribal tensions in the country, if you start something like this for the north, ensure same happens for the south. Thatway, it will cut down drastically the high level of road accidents along the southern roads as well as robberies. If things like this are implemented in the south equally, am confident that every Nigerian will feel like a part of the country. However, I know some people will attack me for saying this but it is the truth.
Warri-Itakpe Rail is now working after it was started 35 years ago... Lagos-Ibadan Rail project is 90% completed... This particular rail project construction was started by GEJ although the master plan started with OBJ in 2007 one can only wonder why non was completed until now...
@6:35 trains don't go off track easily like that come on...they want to make this job seem more daunting that it is. I've lived in America for far too long and haven't seen bout 2 on 3 derailment. The Chinese will be stupid to make Inferior trains because how are they gonna get their money back?
And the journalist asked a foolish question,if the train driver can sleep,you want to set him up,if he had foolishly said yes he's gone,happened in London when there was a train accident,this particular train conductor slept off, and people died. Evidence showed he fell asleep. So you guys good luck, and still looking at the long run of their projects. It has to be maintained,serviced,those air conditioner should all still be in good working conditions come years,up grades of train also should come,not fooling Nigerians with the now,let's give them a thumbs up. At least Nigerians are smiling.
What about rebuilding the already existing rail line that I onec used in the 80s from the East to the North with good light rail not this junk that cost so much and out of date.
China isn't offer these infrastructure free of charge, since the cooperation between Africa and China are mutual respect and equality. It is no reason to do it free. If China offer all of these free, it is donation. African do not need it. Meanwhile, China offer the infrastructure with loan on African countries and Western DO NOT. China teach technologies, management skills also.
Chai! Chai!! Am ashamed now and my daughter would only visit Nigeria when she can talk. That's not train because I live in a country where train is electrically powered with free WiFi, space, clean and air-conditioned. This was not the train Nigeria had which means Nigeria is developing backwards. Shame!!
Come to Europe and see how train is being use ,now you Nigerians people no your weak places,in overseas the train is major means of transportation by land ,and not those killers busses you people are using there on the road in Nigeria ,Nigerians should be wise and save life from accident on the roads in Nigeria let Nigeria make the train more stranger so that,we can stop those public buses,that are killing people on the Nigerian roads.
E good for housa people good luck Jonathan i very angry with because only onisha bidge you couldn't complete,is not fair, we igbo easth we didnt benefit anything since independent.
fools, if they placed this from calabar to lagos they would make alot back and it would be heavily used. before moving to places where not so much movement or wealth exist.
This route is not the best economic viable route.. shame.. Govt should be build mainy modern train track. and the public should invest in couch and trains
Baba Obasanjo,, Tinubu,,Fashola,, all the yoruba leaders did u see your life,,, how meany years you people are be ruling us but there is nothing good thing,,, which day or what time and which year you poeple want to bring Train to Lagos,,,,,, No body No that,,,,, You armed robber leaders,,just to park our money that is what u people stand for,,, God most surelly punsch every leaders that Eeatin our money in Nigeria .....
Thank you for your honesty in this show. Nigeria lets work in peace. Nigerian in London
this is really inspiring,of course being a Nigerian born in Europe I will now have to visit our great country.
During my stay in Nigeria I travelled to Kaduna twice.Once for purchase of spare parts for Petbow generators.Other time I travelled for American visa which I got from their consulate. I like Nigeria because I spent four years in Baga Engr.Nabi Bakhsh Lahore Pakistan
Great one. Who started the building doesn't matter. It's from the Nigeria economy not a personal purse, even if there were personal sacrifices. The main thing is; LET NIGERIA MOVE FORWARD. I'm happy to see this. God bless Nigerian.
If only Nigeria had voted for younger and more enlightened individuals the past 20 years, things like this won't be a novelty now.
Tobi Ogunsanwo don't mind them
Tobi Ogunsanwo Most Nigerians are not enlightened. They don't know any better.
What gives u the assurance that the new and young fellow won't go there like Dimeji Bankole disappointed us by enriching his pockets like the old fools... It's better to vote integrity not age...
this is truly happiness feedback from people in nigeria
I cannot wait for ours in Kenya to be finished
PMB,buhari my presdent thanks you for restoring Nigeria
I quote, "The nigerian elite are known to be amongst the most travelled in the world. How come they have turned a blind eye to developping the train service ? And nigerian businessmen, blind to the opportunities in the rail sector ?" ⬅ That's the 3-billion-dollar question unfortunately !
because they frankly don't care, why waste energy, sleepless nights, meticulously strategizing plans for infastructure developments when you can embezzle millions of dollar overnight..
did you know that even a common senator in nigeria earns around 2 million dollar with salary and bonuses? how much more the real elites like governors etc
Mikelobi People with greed but no ambition are the curse of Nigeria ! 👎👎
talk2me9ja That's all I wish for Nigeria ! This country has so much potential !
Laitalafraise thanks
olofin bayo
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Maintenance is the key. I pray it last longer.
Nice. I love it. Can't wait to experience it myself. ❤🌍
This is very good Nigeria is a good country also a blessed country with good people in it. So let continue to support our leaders for more better to come. And please we should not allow hawking of any kind. Please please and please if there is hawking there will be problems. Thanks
U failed to enlighten us how long it takes to cover Abuja to Kaduna by road and Abuja to Kaduna by rail, the time benefits. Thank u
See how Passengers are relaxed . Please i will be happy to hear there is train from lagos to benin or Asaba. You know what i mean. God bless nigeria ,and let God use our leaders.Amen.
Nigeria had their successful rail project, thanks to China. Makes me think that Nigeria has better rail service than Philippines, what a shame for my country. But now our president duterte has restored ties with China today, I hope china can build railway projects like this in my country.
Yeah, I finally realize what the west is up to. Thanks to our dear President, he just revealed the real intentions of the West to the Philippines.
What do mean by "thanks to china"?
Did they build the rail for free?
Nigeria contracted them, that means Nigeria is doing them a favour. we could have contracted another country.
Mr. Nwabuisi, every country wants to improve its own infrastructure. The major consideration is very often not who to build it but the funding. Why do you think this project has not been held up for decades ? It is a very costly project, we are talking about billions of USD of investment. Do you thinking that given Nigeria's state of the economy it can borrow from ExImBank, EIB or even the World Bank ? The Chinese provided cheap funding for the project and that is what matters.
Denny lu, so what you are trying to tell us is that China is not gaining anything from this project, is that it?
FYI, Nigeria has the best economy in Africa, and business is not only done with physical cash. Do you even have an idea of how rich Nigeria is, qua mineral resources? No, you don't.
Ok, I get it, you know very little about economics.
Please do not be mean and personal. Did I say China is not gaining anything at all ? I did not. I don't know economics ? Just look at the following figures:
GDP growth of Nigeria:
4Q 2014 +5.94%
1Q 2015 +3.96%
2Q 2015 +2.35%
3Q 2015 +2.84%
4Q 2015 +2.11%
1Q 2016 -0.36%
2Q 2016 -2.06%
3Q 2016 -2.24%
4Q 2016 -1.3%
Need I say more ?
The train service in Nigeria needs to also link communities, not just other states. They should build an underground rail service. If a train can go from Mainland to Victoria Island or from V.I to Lekki, it would take SO many cars off the road, reduce traffic, and get rid of those terrible Danfo buses. It would make such a difference. New York is also extremely busy with millions of people running through the city itself everyday, but the implementation of the train system makes transport faster and totally reduces congestion, AND it's great for business.
Please, no more bed bugs on the trains. The trains must be well maintained. No scrambling to board and no heckling to place luggage.
so is the train a new one or a used one
Its better than what we have in india.many trains in india is not even clean and its smelly.
Shafia Kamal it is because Africans are generally clean and love hygiene than Indians. However Indians could improve on their hygiene approach to sanitation as well eventhough many African leaders haven't invested much to improve sanitation the people still keep themselves clean and tidy.
who is this??thats a pure lie and i dont think you know india please stop decieving people with lies.
James Akili
That's a terrible thing to say about Indians......and it's not true.
It's new, we don't even really have rails before. We can only hope they are well maintained withtime...
@@chineduchigbo8489 Actually, there are old and terrible train coaches in India with a lot of over-loading issues. But i am sure there are cleaner ones. India population is massive. I have seen images of people hanging from moving train which is also common in Lagos.
Were is Lagos to Benin city or port harcourt
Good reporting. What is the name of this reporter, please?
Good reporting overall. Would have been helpful to know how much time it takes by road and by rail. How many coaches are on the train , and what’s the full capacity of the train
You did not mention if there's Aircondintioning on the service. Pls let me know, waiting to purchase ticket.
this train was built by goodluck jonathan
The Black Amour Magazine
That is good keep it up
Starting a project of this nature is a good foundation for development.
However, to sustain the momentum the nation has to develop new orientation towards maintenance, good working ethics, long term programs that will propel the investment beyond this generation.
Beside, success is unrealistic if discipline is not part of norms governing the establishment. The workers must prepare to take responsibility whenever they air.
I wish the Nation success.
Let everyone be on the line. Not rushing into the train
You saying the truth
President Goodluck started a good project indeed
The Rail projects master plan were invented by OBJ in 2007... Fast forward, not one section could be completed upon various handover of govt. and high crude oil resources...
The reporter did not tell us how long it takes to travel from Abuja to Kaduna.
Guesstimate: About 1 hour. There is a board sign on departures and arrivals some where in the video 5.56 behind the reporter. That is the common mentality used by the Service providers here in Nigeria. Usually, they provide two coaches (one for the Return journey from either Terminal) and run concurrently, so i hope that helps?
1hr 30mins
Nigeria! Nigeria!! Nigeria!!! Well, it is well that's all i have to say.
For those who think this is the first Nigeria train, Train is already running in parts of Nigeria although outdated from Lagos to North🇳🇬🇩🇪
Electrify the railways , so that Nigerian trains will be moved by electricity and to be in line with world best practices. No more polluting diesel engines.
When we dont even have stable electricity at home
They will get there. Lets be greatful for now.
Sooner , the better , so that Nigeria will be advanced in that sector.
Matthew Chinwike Enyinnah appreciate the one first.
Make rail way from Lagos to benin city, you will earn more money...and people will have choice of what to travell with.
Karku tura shi, dan A'lah!
Dubai Metro Station is very Beautiful GOD bless U.A.E also Abuja has also build New Metro Station and is also beautiful GOD bless Nigeria CHECK OUT THE BEST
The guy said " typical impatient mentally" of the native as they bomb rushed the entrance of the train...Despite this behavior, the train looks nice, provides a much needed service and gives the riders a piece of mind on their journey...
hausa enjoying train i thought they hate western development?
before u spit shit, you should at-least have the right facts.
Ur statement is wrong, i bet you got confused by the boko haram(who are hausa) yes they hate western development but they do not represent all hausa people's opinions. We need minds like urs to demolish if we want to move forward, we are all Nigerian. Every Nigerian is against Boko haram, yes even the hausas, infact they kill more hausa people, despite being hausa themselves. To conclude this, Every single Nigerian (including Hausas) love seeing development in Nigeria, all Nigerian's want a forward movement to be a successful country with no corruption.
Hope you stop a tribe by the acts of a bunch of corrupted and dangerous people.
Warri-Itakpe Rail is now working after it was started 35 years ago...
Lagos-Ibadan Rail project is 90% completed...
This particular rail project construction was started by GEJ...
Now, you see how stupid you sound? @Brodly Benzion
All cities in europe has metro and Congratulations :D
1.47 What's that on her head??
To me it's a welcomed development but must be a kind of fairness, what I meant is that Kaduna to Abuja completed, Lagos to ibadon on going process, where is Lagos to Enugu or any connection to South Eastern part and South Southern axis are there not part of Nigeria ? These are one of the things that people complaints about being marginalized.. stop dividing Nigeria APC and it's leadership
Warri-Itakpe Rail is now working after it was started 35 years ago...
Lagos-Ibadan Rail project is 90% completed...
This particular rail project construction was started by GEJ...
You should understand also that these rail projects are heavily capital intensive... Lagos-Ibadan costed $1.5b. Nigeria had to take a loan of $1.2b (N432b) thereabout to do that and paid $300m (N108b)...
Now, look at the nation's total budget of 8tr then you'll understand.
Fatan alkairi baba buhari
At least the fears of having accident will reduce
So when will this project get to Southeast and South South instead of Hausafulani colonization and python dance?
Nice one more to be done
I think if Nigerian leaders want to bring us development, they should indeed bring real development! This train, in as much as it is neat, it is fraught with a lot of shortcomings. I could notice that those seats don't recline and when you sit straight for that long journey, you must have your life span reduced, when you repeat it often!
is it china funded??
Non is going to East
The passengers must learned to stand on line, respect each other not to push each other.
Marie Josephine Belizaire
In your dreams. They don't even stand in line in London.
The management should pls stop selling of snacks and banned taking of food or smoking or dumping of anything inside the train,and fine anybody that is caught for easy and proper mentainace
Here's the problem......why is it that things like this always go to the north? and we keep wondering why the south is always agitating for secession. Considering the tribal tensions in the country, if you start something like this for the north, ensure same happens for the south. Thatway, it will cut down drastically the high level of road accidents along the southern roads as well as robberies. If things like this are implemented in the south equally, am confident that every Nigerian will feel like a part of the country. However, I know some people will attack me for saying this but it is the truth.
NONSO A
I hear you my brother.
But I think this was done, not so much for the North, but for the FTC.
Warri-Itakpe Rail is now working after it was started 35 years ago...
Lagos-Ibadan Rail project is 90% completed...
This particular rail project construction was started by GEJ although the master plan started with OBJ in 2007 one can only wonder why non was completed until now...
@6:35 trains don't go off track easily like that come on...they want to make this job seem more daunting that it is. I've lived in America for far too long and haven't seen bout 2 on 3 derailment. The Chinese will be stupid to make Inferior trains because how are they gonna get their money back?
The looters will not allow the e-tichet which would be the easiest way of purchasing tickets.
Village cargos
How much is the cost of this rail way? Criminals.
Am happy to hear good news like this.am Ghanaian,may God bless my Africa
Shemless people
And the journalist asked a foolish question,if the train driver can sleep,you want to set him up,if he had foolishly said yes he's gone,happened in London when there was a train accident,this particular train conductor slept off, and people died. Evidence showed he fell asleep. So you guys good luck, and still looking at the long run of their projects. It has to be maintained,serviced,those air conditioner should all still be in good working conditions come years,up grades of train also should come,not fooling Nigerians with the now,let's give them a thumbs up. At least Nigerians are smiling.
What about rebuilding the already existing rail line that I onec used in the 80s from the East to the North with good light rail not this junk that cost so much and out of date.
China isn't offer these infrastructure free of charge, since the cooperation between Africa and China are mutual respect and equality. It is no reason to do it free. If China offer all of these free, it is donation. African do not need it. Meanwhile, China offer the infrastructure with loan on African countries and Western DO NOT. China teach technologies, management skills also.
Chai! Chai!! Am ashamed now and my daughter would only visit Nigeria when she can talk. That's not train because I live in a country where train is electrically powered with free WiFi, space, clean and air-conditioned. This was not the train Nigeria had which means Nigeria is developing backwards. Shame!!
Don Pedro
Pleasw go away.
Tell your daughter not to go.
Don Pedro true bro but let Nigeria thank god dat they see this one tho. No place like europe honestly
Come to Europe and see how train is being use ,now you Nigerians people no your weak places,in overseas the train is major means of transportation by land ,and not those killers busses you people are using there on the road in Nigeria ,Nigerians should be wise and save life from accident on the roads in Nigeria let Nigeria make the train more stranger so that,we can stop those public buses,that are killing people on the Nigerian roads.
E good for housa people good luck Jonathan i very angry with because only onisha bidge you couldn't complete,is not fair, we igbo easth we didnt benefit anything since independent.
This is not a new thing....wake up Nigeria what is the job of the minister for work...
fools, if they placed this from calabar to lagos they would make alot back and it would be heavily used. before moving to places where not so much movement or wealth exist.
This thing is a farce. Why on earth should the train be single carriage. This heavily reduces the capacity and uses.
But please Nigerians, don’t start that your fake ticket please.
This route is not the best economic viable route.. shame.. Govt should be build mainy modern train track. and the public should invest in couch and trains
buhari should work not commission what ex president left
where is the one from portharcourt to Onitsha. this what they are doing . using the oil money devloping north and eastern have nothing
Northern Nigeria enjoying the money of the Biafrans.
bro there is oil everywhere in Nigeria.. the nouththean Nigeria had also
Baba Obasanjo,, Tinubu,,Fashola,, all the yoruba leaders did u see your life,,, how meany years you people are be ruling us but there is nothing good thing,,, which day or what time and which year you poeple want to bring Train to Lagos,,,,,, No body No that,,,,, You armed robber leaders,,just to park our money that is what u people stand for,,, God most surelly punsch every leaders that Eeatin our money in Nigeria .....
You're very correct but don't worry thunder would soon fire them all#TakeitBack
Well he is just an awful reporter.