The Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) has revealed its plan to invest N5 billion in restoring the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) system, which was vandalized by hoodlums during the temporary shutdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The project will be undertaken by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation Ltd (CCECC) and is expected to be completed in 12 months.
The FCT permanent secretary, Mr. Olusade Adesola, emphasized the significance of the light rail system in easing transportation challenges for Abuja residents and expressed the administration’s commitment to creating a more efficient and reliable transportation system….CONTINUE READING
Contracts for security provision have been awarded to safeguard the rail system, and stringent measures will be taken to prevent further vandalism.
The rehabilitation project, focusing on Lots 1A and 3 of the rail system, involves repairing and replacing damaged equipment, upgrading facilities, and implementing modern security measures.
Mr. Joseph Akinteye, the director of transportation at FCTA, highlighted the importance of rehabilitating the vandalized components to resume commercial operation of the light rail system and bring back the Metro Line services.
The managing director of CCECC, Mr. Wang Xixue, pledged the company’s commitment to contribute to the development of an advanced public railway transport system, maintaining close cooperation with relevant stakeholders for the successful completion of the project.
