Plateau: Railway Transport Roars Back to Life After 40 Years

From Tongnaan Bawa, Jos

In a significant milestone, Plateau State has revived its railway transport system, 40 years after it was shut down.

Governor Caleb Mutfwang’s administration has achieved this feat as part of its efforts to revamp the transportation sector and improve the lives of citizens.

According to Commissioner for Information and Communication, Musa Ashoms, the governor is determined to fulfill all campaign promises made to the people of Plateau State.

He explained that over 40 roads in the state have been rehabilitated including those in the capital city Jos, as another notable achievement of the administration.

The revival of the railway system is aimed at cushioning the economic hardship faced by citizens due to the removal of fuel subsidies last year.

The transport commissioner, Davou Jatau, announced that the railway transport will commence full operations once the Minister of Transport and Railway Cooperation gives the green light.

A test run of the railway was conducted, and passengers will be able to enjoy free rides for a week, starting Thursday. However, security measures will be in place to ensure the safety of passengers and prevent sabotage.

The commissioner of Works, Adams Lepshark, expressed the government’s commitment to reviving all sectors of the economy and urged citizens to support the policies and programs of Governor Mutfwang to speed up development in the state.

The revival of the railway transport system has generated excitement among citizens, who hailed the government’s efforts to restore a vital transportation link that had been dormant for 40 years.

Our correspondent reports that some traders have taken advantage of the return of the train station to construct shops around for brisk business.