THE Kaduna-Kano railway station is scheduled to be completed by the fourth quarter of 2025.
This is according to a statement by the ministry on Thursday.
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“Construction of the 202km Kaduna-Kano railway station, at the tune of $1.2 billion, is nearing a major milestone, with completion by Q4 2025,” the statement read.
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Spanning over 13,000 m², originally flagged as Nigeria’s biggest train station, the Kaduna-Kano railway station is reportedly on par with that of Lagos.
Also according to the statement, the Zawaciki railway station will serve as a hub for the Kano-Katsina line and is on par with Maradi in Niger Republic.
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It added that Kano State is expected to have three stations, with one at Yako, Madobi, and Zawaciki.
“This will then link to the $1.9 billion Kano-Maradi railway station, which is expected to have 13 stations, including one branch at the Aminu Kano International Airport,” the statement read.
