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Chinese-built metro rail offers comfortable ride in Nigerian capital

STORY: Chinese-built metro rail offers comfortable ride in Nigerian capital SHOOTING DATE: June 4, 2024 DATELINE: June 5, 2024 LENGTH: 00:02:53 LOCATION: Abuja CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the metro and station 2. various of Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and officials on the train 3. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES ANOWAI, Content creator and YouTuber 4. SOUNDBITE 2 (English): NAOMI OBOI, Communications specialist STORYLINE: Feeling the gentle hum of the train beneath him, content creator and YouTuber James Anowai buzzed with excitement as he settled into his seat on the revitalized Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) in Nigeria's capital. Anowai was excited to tell his followers about his first-ever train ride on the first phase of Abuja's light rail system, which is being built by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation. SOUNDBITE 1 (English): JAMES ANOWAI, Content creator and YouTuber "Everybody is relaxed. It is very smooth, clean, and actually a nice experience. It is something

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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XINHUA PHOTOS OF THE DAY

(240605) -- BEIJING, June 5, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua)

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains run on the metro rail track in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 23, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Guo Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at a depot in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 28, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Photo taken on May 28, 2024 shows the interior of a Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) train in Abuja, Nigeria. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at a depot in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 28, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (2nd R, Front) prepares to ride the Abuja metro in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (C) speaks at the commercial operation ceremony of the Abuja metro rail in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains run on the metro rail track in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 23, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Guo Chen/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at a depot in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 28, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Xinhua/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (C) speaks at the commercial operation ceremony of the Abuja metro rail in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) trains are seen at a depot in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 28, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Xinhua/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Photo taken on May 28, 2024 shows the interior of a Chinese-made electric multiple unit (EMU) train in Abuja, Nigeria. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Xinhua/Yang Zhe) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Staff members of the Abuja metro rail operation pose for a group photo in a carriage in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital

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NIGERIA-ABUJA-CHINESE-BUILT METRO RAIL

(240604) -- ABUJA, June 4, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (2nd R, Front) prepares to ride the Abuja metro in Abuja, Nigeria, on May 29, 2024. Since its relaunch for commercial operation about a week ago, talks about the Abuja Rail Mass Transit (ARMT) have been making the rounds, with local media abuzz with the prospect of the light rail system in the fast-developing Nigerian capital city. (Photo by Yan Yujuan/Xinhua) TO GO WITH Feature: Chinese-built metro rail offers exciting, comfortable ride in Nigeria's capital