Project

Abuja–Kaduna Railway

NigeriaRailway, Rail InfrastructureReviewed 10 September 2026

Federal standard-gauge passenger rail line, operational since 2016, connecting the FCT to Kaduna State. Operator: Nigerian Railway Corporation. Included as an operational benchmark for federal rail delivery/financing context.

Status

OperationalStatus
Financial Close Achieved / Major Contracts Under DeliveryProcurement Status

Overview

Location
FCT and Kaduna State, Nigeria
Scale / Scope
Federal standard-gauge passenger rail line, operational since 2016, connecting the FCT to Kaduna State. Originally China Exim Bank-financed, consistent with the financing pattern also seen in Kano-Maradi.

Participants & Roles

Sources
  • Federal Ministry of Transportation / NRC official — Abuja-Kaduna Railway operating historyOfficial / Government