INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT - Rail Transport
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- Establish a dedicated fund for rail development, sourced from levies, taxes, and possibly a percentage of oil revenue, ensuring consistent funding for national rail projects
- Strengthen the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission (ICRC) to promote Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
for infrastructure projects and leverage private sector expertise and funding - Support the Federal Ministry of Transportation to actualise the “Twenty - Five Year Rail Strategic Plan” developed in 2002.
- Ensure that rail networks are seamlessly connected with other modes of transportation (roads, ports, and airports) to enhance the movement of goods and passengers
- Encourage the adoption of modern rail technologies such as high- speed trains, automated signalling systems, and digital ticketing platforms