The Federal Government has announced that the strategic Kaduna–Kano–Jigawa–Katsina–Maradi rail project is now 60 percent complete, with full delivery targeted for 2027.
Officials say the multi-state corridor—linking key northern cities to Maradi in neighbouring Niger—is expected to transform trade, ease movement, and strengthen cross-border economic ties once completed.
The rail line, which cuts across major commercial hubs, is part of a broader infrastructure drive aimed at boosting connectivity and reducing transport costs across northern Nigeria.
Government sources note that steady progress on the project reflects renewed commitment to modern rail development, despite economic and logistical challenges.
When completed, the line is projected to enhance regional integration, support agricultural supply chains, and open new opportunities for businesses and commuters along the route.
With 2027 in sight, the project is being closely watched as one of the flagship transport initiatives expected to reshape mobility and commerce in the region.
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