Passengers laud FG on Lagos-Ibadan free train service

Passengers enjoying the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge free train service Thursday commended the federal government for the initiative.

The passengers gave the commendation in separate interviews at Ologuneru in Ibadan, site for the takeoff of the free train ride.

The free train service on the new Lagos-Ibadan standard rail gauge started on December 2.

A commuter, Mr Olla Ebenezer, said the Muhammadu Buhari administration had proved its critics wrong with the new standard rail gauge.

“Government is proving its point by walking the talk and living up to its responsibilities. The coaches are very comfortable, security guards are on board while one is at peace, “he said.

Another passenger, Mr Tayo Adeyemo, said he and his family members were traveling for the third time on the train.

Adeyemo said the Buhari administration had done what previous governments could not achieve.

He called on the federal government to increase the number of coaches from the current two and as well extend the standard rail gauge to other parts of the country.

Also commenting, Mrs Regina Ogunjobi, described the free train ride as a great opportunity for the aged like her.

She said rail transportation is safe and prompt as there is no challenge of traffic gridlock compared to road transportation.

Another passenger, Mrs Tosin Moses, described the boarding process as transparent as there was no racketeering in the allocation of tickets.

“Those chosen are on first come first served basis and they must have verifiable identification cards,” she said.

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