Why You Should Travel On The Lagos To Ibadan Railway – Man Share Experience
On Monday 7 Dec 2020 the Federal government of Nigeria started the operational trial run for the Lagos to Ibadan railway in preparation for the January 2021 lunch date as scheduled. The experimental train ride covers a journey of about 156km between Lagos and Ibadan.
During the Inauguration the Federal Government through the Minister of Transportation Rotimi Ameachi announced the new approved charges for the new Lagos to Ibadan railway train service. According to the Minister, passengers will be We charge N3,000 per economy seat: N5,000 for business class and N6,000 for first class. This is also applicable for a return ticket from Ibadan to Lagos.
While many people have berated the government over the high fare price on the Lagos-Ibadan railway train service, a satisfied Nigerian has shown gratitude to the buhari government for making the Lagos-Ibadan railway train service a reality. The man, who said he was never a fan of the buhari-APC-led government, said he was made to have a rethink after enjoying the train ride from Lagos to Ibadan.
Took the train to Ibadan and for what it’s worth, N2,500, I was really impressed with it.
It’s good to have the option. pic.twitter.com/SgswIpMJz7
— Damz (@dmldavies) December 21, 2020
It was clean, comfortable, and well air conditioned (maybe too well cause it was almost freezing at a point)
There were charging points and it left exactly when it was scheduled to.— Damz (@dmldavies) December 21, 2020
Obviously, there are some minor things that could be improved on but it really makes you wonder why it took so long.
— Damz (@dmldavies) December 21, 2020
Oh and anyone thinking about taking the train from or to Lagos/Ibadan. Go with snacks ooh.
— Damz (@dmldavies) December 22, 2020
The Lagos Train Station is at Alagomeji Bus Stop, Yaba.
There’s a stop at Abeokuta Train Station.
The final stop is at Ibadan Train Station, Moniya.It’s a 2hr 30mins journey give or take
The train moves once a day. 4pm – 6:30pm from Lagos-Ibadan
8am-10:30am from Ibadan-Lagos— Damz (@dmldavies) December 22, 2020
There’s no other route or working station that I know of.
You can’t book online, or ahead of time as far as I know.
The AC is great. Can be overwhelming but you can ask for it to be reduced.
There’s provision for luggages.— Damz (@dmldavies) December 22, 2020
The Lagos to Ibadan railway line is a double-track standard gauge rail, the first of its kind in West Africa. It travels from Nigeria’s economic hub Lagos, the most populous city, through Ogun state to Ibadan, capital of Oyo state. The Lagos-Ibadan Railway project has been estimated to cost about $1.5bn and this is financed by China with Abuja providing counterpart funding.
