Amaechi clarifies narrow/standard gauge lines controversy
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By Dirisu Yakubu – Abuja
Against the backdrop of reactions over the recent flag-off of the Eastern railway narrow gauge stretching from Port-Harcourt to Maiduguri, Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said the narrow gauge is not in anyway inferior to the standard gauge as being speculated in some quarters.
The Minister said the difference was only in the area of speed.
According to him, the Eastern Rail corridor would be made up of both the narrow and standard gauge, adding that government was only starting off the rehabilitation of the narrow gauge owing to paucity of funds.
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Amaechi inaugurates new terminal in Apapa
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27 ships with petrol, others to berth in Apapa, Delta ports
The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Rotimi Amaechi, has inaugurated a new operation command centre built by APM Terminals Apapa to boost efficiency and service delivery.
Amaechi, while inaugurating the terminal, said the rail line when completed would facilitate the movement of containers out of Apapa Port, thereby reducing pressure on the roads.
This was contained in a statement by the Nigeria Country Manager of APM Terminals, Mr. Klaus Laursen, in Lagos on Monday.
According to Laursen, the new operation command centre will, among other benefits, strengthen the exchange of information and coordination in the movement of containers out of the port, enhance operational efficiency and provide a better work environment.