The train station named after former Ogun State Governor and veteran journalist, Chief Olusegun Osoba located in Olodo in Odeda local government area of Ogun State along the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS) route has commenced operations.
Penpushing reports that this was made known by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) adding that the station is now open to the public, to enhance connectivity and accessibility for passengers travelling along this vital corridor.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) in its official X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday emphasized that the opening of the station marks 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.
Penpushing further reports that the management explained that the station is 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.
The management said Lagos-Ibadan Train Service has been a vital link in reducing travel time, alleviating road congestion, and fostering economic activity, adding that the addition of the Aremo Olusegun Osoba Station further strengthens these benefits.
Penpushing also reports that the authorities added that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has been advancing its efforts to optimize operations and expand the Lagos-Ibadan Train Service (LITS), disclosing that the corporation has equally introduces extra Friday and Saturday train trips on Lagos-Ibadan route
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) it is recalled on October 14, 2024, 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.
Penpushing further report that effective until October 2027, 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.
Penpushing also reports that 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.
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