The imposing and strategic Olodo train station has been named after former Ogun State Governor and veteran journalist, Chief Olusegun Osoba .
The newspot can confirmed that it has formally opened for operation.
It is located in Odeda local government area of Ogun State along the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS) route .
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in its X handle revealed that the station “is now open to the public, to enhance connectivity and accessibility for passengers travelling along this vital route.
It stated that the opening of the station began a significant milestone in the corporation’s efforts to improve rail transportation.
‘Aremo Olusegun Osoba Station (Olodo) is now open for operational use on Lagos- Ibadan Train Service (LITS). The opening of the station marks a significant milestone in the NRC’s efforts to improve rail transportation’, the tweet read.
NRC emphasised that the station was strategically positioned along the Lagos-Ibadan rail line, and “provides passengers with modern facilities for a comfortable travel experience while supporting regional economic growth and connectivity.
It said further that Lagos-Ibadan Train Service had been a vital link in reducing travel time, alleviating road congestion, and fostering economic activity, saying “addition of the Aremo Olusegun Osoba Station further strengthens these benefits.”
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has been advancing its efforts to optimize operations and expand the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS), and has equally introduced extra Friday and Saturday train trips on Lagos-Ibadan route
It will be recalled that (NRC) on October 14, 2024, was granted a three-year license to the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) to operate freight services on the Lagos-Ibadan standard-gauge railway line, making the engineering establishment the first company authorized for such services in Nigeria.
The kick-off was not effective until October 2024. The license aims to maximize the railway’s economic potential by providing businesses with a reliable and cost-effective logistics solution, thereby boosting economic activity along the Lagos-Ibadan corridor.
The Lagos-Ibadan Railway, covering 157 kilometers with an additional 7-kilometer branch line built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) was launched in June 2021, connects Lagos, the country’s economic hub, with Ibadan, Oyo State’s capital.
The railway supports speeds of up to 150 kilometers per hour, offering secure and affordable transportation for passengers and cargo while efficiently linking ports and inland areas.
The railway as of March 2024 had safely operated for 1,000 days, transporting over 2 million passengers, while the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC) has supported its operation with technical assistance, staff training, and managerial expertise, creating jobs and developing a skilled workforce in Nigeria’s rail sector.
Additional details from Penpushing online.
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