Many commercial vehicle operators on Lagos-Ibadan routes may be out of business when the new standard gauge rail line commences full operation unless they upgrade their standard in terms of passengers
’ comfort.
There are two conference rooms in the coach. Each of them has an executive oval table and executive chairs built with a shiny finish. People could seat for long hours holding meeting in any of the rooms oblivious of the happenings outside the moving train, thanks to the well-padded and noise-insulated interior. Everyone seated round the table has access to an individual charging point for their mobile telephones and other handy eletronic gadgets.
No one also needs to be told that standing on this train’s coach is not allowed. Notwithstanding the wide space provided for the walkway, there is nothing for anyone standing to hold. With this arrangement, it will be suicidal for people to stand on this fast train. The windows are also said to have tinted glass and covered with window blinds such that people outside cannot see passengers seated inside the train; they could however see people outside.Restrooms are found in many places within the train; at the corner of the main coach; each of the conference rooms, among others.
This trip is part of the daily free ride on the new train, which started on December 1 last year. It is a four-month trial run expected to end in March this year.
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