The Federal Government has ordered massive rolling stock ahead of the commencement of commercial operation on the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge project.
The rolling stock comprises 30 engines, 63 coaches and 200 wagons.
The chairman of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, Engr. Ibrahim Alhassan disclosed this yesterday when he led 24 other members of the corporation on an inspection of the 156-kilometer project.
He added that a conference coach and a super sleeper with a spa were among other facilities currently on order.
Also ordered, according to him, are two Diesel Multiple Unit of 30 coaches which would be delivered before December.