Nigerian railway modernization project

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:infrastructure
gptkbp:connects major cities in Nigeria
gptkbp:country gptkb:Nigeria
gptkbp:fundedBy gptkb:Export-Import_Bank_of_China
gptkbp:gauge standard gauge
gptkbp:goal boost economic development
improve transportation infrastructure
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Nigerian railway modernization project
gptkbp:includes Abuja–Kaduna railway
Lagos–Ibadan railway
Warri–Itakpe railway
gptkbp:length over 3,000 km planned
gptkbp:mainContractor gptkb:China_Civil_Engineering_Construction_Corporation
gptkbp:notableFor Abuja–Kaduna railway opened in 2016
Lagos–Ibadan railway opened in 2021
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Nigerian_Railway_Corporation
gptkbp:period multiple phases
gptkbp:purpose modernize Nigeria's rail network
gptkbp:replacedBy Cape gauge railway
gptkbp:startYear 2006
gptkbp:status partially completed
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Lagos–Kano_Standard_Gauge_Railway
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5