FG to buy two locomotives for N1.1bn

Nigeria's governmnet on Wednesday approved 1.1billion Naira for the purchase of two standard gauge locomotives.

They are meant for the new standard gauge rail lines being constructed across the country.

This was one of the resolutions reached at the weekly FEC meeting presided over by President Goodluck Jonathan.

Minister Information, Mr. Labaran Maku; told State House correspondents that the contract included the design, manufacture and commissioning of the two diesel locomotives with built in power packs with standard gauge 1,435mm for the Nigerian Railway Corporation.

He said the contract was awarded to Messrs CNR Darling Locomotives and Rolling Stock Limited, and CCECC Nigeria Limited with a delivery period of 10 months.