‘Lagosians Now Enjoy Air Conditioned Trains’

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President Goodluck Jonathan has said that Lagosians now enjoy train rides on new air conditioned Diesel Multiple train provided by his administration.

The President who posted this information on his Facebook page said “a silent revolution is taking place in Lagos. Everyday, thousands of Lagosians are escaping the hustle and bustle of Lagos traffic by traversing the mainland in the new air condition Diesel Multiple Unit trains.

“These trains were introduced by my administration as a fore taste of our plan to develop an inter and intra city high speed train network for Lagos.

“The Federal Government has already signed a $1.5 Billion contract for the construction of the Lagos-Ibadan Express Train.

The President added that “This service, when complete, will make it possible to live in Ibadan and work in Lagos. This is progressing simultaneously with the $12 Billion Lagos-Calabar coastal rail project.

“This project is 1,402 kilometers long and will link Lagos to Calabar with stops at cities along the route. We have good plans for Lagos, plans that will ensure that Lagos continues to be the Center of Excellence and a pride to Nigeria.”

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