Theory question 106
Nigeria: People and EconomyFor candidates in Nigeria: (a) Draw a sketch map of Nigeria. On the map, locate and name; (i) The Eastern Railway Line; (ii) four major stations along the railway line in 6(a)(i) above. (b) Outline three advantages of rail transportation in Nigeria. (c) Highlight three limitations of rail transportation in Nigeria.
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(a) Eastern line: Port Harcourt-Aba-Umuahia-Enugu-Makurdi-Lafia-Kafanchan-Kaduna (branch Kafanchan-Jos-Bauchi-Gombe-Maiduguri); stations e.g. Port Harcourt, Aba, Umuahia, Enugu, Makurdi, Kafanchan.
(b) Carries bulky goods cheaply over long distances; carries many passengers at low fares; relatively safe; reduces pressure on roads; links producing areas with ports; less affected by weather.
(c) Narrow gauge and slow trains; inadequate and old engines and coaches; poor maintenance; limited network not reaching many areas; not flexible (no door-to-door service); poor management; competition from road transport.
Mark the line with cross-ticks and name the stations in order.