When I stepped on the platform of the Kano train station on a chilly harmattan morning in December of 2017, I had no knowledge of the adventure I was about to embark on as I had never been on a train before. (Lagos to Kano is 834km/518 miles)Before we delve into what makes intercity train rides so interesting, the best advice for anyone planning a long train ride or any road trip is to “be open to experiencing new things”. So, what makes train rides so interesting? A short breakLong train rides are interspersed with frequent stops at designated stations for a limited time. A train ride from Lagos to Kano would only cost you a fraction of what it would cost you to board a plane.

Source: The Guardian July 18, 2021 15:56 UTC