Nigeria, May 20 -- The South-West Development Commission (SWDC) has explained that the rail operating and track access license it attained covers operations on existing Nigerian tracks in the South West region, and not construction of new tracks in the region.

SWDC clarified its operation license in a statement made available to PREMIUM TIMES on Tuesday, acknowledging the public interest and excitement that followed the grant of a provisional licence to operate passenger and freight rail services in the region.

On Thursday, SWDC announced that it secured a provisional rail operating and track access licence from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC).

The commission said the license will pave the way for SWDC-led passenger and freight ...