GrandLitora Railway Project Official site visit and Groundbreaking Ceremony
Cross River State is partnering with Rinehooke Investments Ltd. to build the Grand Litora Railway, a $350 million project that will connect the Tinapa Free Zone Resort in Calabar to the northern part of the state, specifically Obudu, with substations in Ugep, Ikom, and Ogoja. The groundbreaking ceremony was held in August 2024, and the project is intended to boost tourism, trade, and regional development within the state.
Key Details
Project Name: Grand Litora Railway
Partners: Cross River State Government and Rinehooke Investments Ltd.
Location: Will connect the Tinapa Free Zone Resort in Calabar to Obudu in the north, with key substations at Ugep, Ikom, and Ogoja.
Cost: An estimated US$350 million.
Purpose: To enhance mobility, stimulate trade, unlock the state’s tourism potential, and promote sustainable development.
Project Status
A groundbreaking ceremony for the project was held at the Tinapa Free Zone Resort in August 2024.
The project is funded through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) initiative.
Project Benefits
Tourism: Expected to revolutionize tourism by opening up Cross River’s attractions to the world.
Economic Growth: Stimulate regional development and enhance the state’s economic growth.
Connectivity: Improve movement and connectivity within the state and facilitate the movement of goods and services.
