The $60 billion price tag for Nigeria's Standard Gauge Railway comes from the 2002 "25-Year Rail Modernization Master Plan." This comprehensive plan included the construction of new standard gauge railways, the rehabilitation of existing lines, and the development of inter-state connections to link every state capital. By replacing the 3,505 km narrow gauge and constructing around 3,500 km of new standard gauge railway, the total length would be approximately 7,000 km. Given this extensive network, the $60 billion estimate seemed reasonable at the time. However, comparing this to the 2,102 km Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway, it's clear that $60 billion is a high estimate for 7,000 km. A more realistic cost might be in the range of $30-40 billion Message Copilot
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Love from the land of the longest sgr in Africa, Tanzania
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I think Tanzanie is in front of Nigeria on SGR
Usd 60bn?? Hahahaaa Tanzania SGR costed only USD 10bn. Yet the distance covered is significantly long comparably. Something fish to your project...
The $60 billion price tag for Nigeria's Standard Gauge Railway comes from the 2002 "25-Year Rail Modernization Master Plan." This comprehensive plan included the construction of new standard gauge railways, the rehabilitation of existing lines, and the development of inter-state connections to link every state capital. By replacing the 3,505 km narrow gauge and constructing around 3,500 km of new standard gauge railway, the total length would be approximately 7,000 km. Given this extensive network, the $60 billion estimate seemed reasonable at the time. However, comparing this to the 2,102 km Tanzania Standard Gauge Railway, it's clear that $60 billion is a high estimate for 7,000 km. A more realistic cost might be in the range of $30-40 billion
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