TCN, Transport Ministry partner to connect Kano railway station to national grid

By Onu Okorie

Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN) has partnered with the Federal Ministry of Transportation to connect the Kano Railway Station and other railway operational facilities to the national electricity grid as part of efforts to improve the efficiency and reliability of rail services across the country.

The decision followed a strategic stakeholders’ engagement held on July 7, 2026, at the TCN Kano Regional Headquarters, where participants reviewed plans for the proposed grid connection of railway infrastructure under the Federal Ministry of Transportation.

According to TCN, the project is designed to provide stable and reliable electricity supply to the Kano Railway Station and other associated rail facilities, thereby supporting efficient railway operations and enhancing service delivery.

During the meeting, stakeholders examined the technical requirements for the project, implementation timelines, operational coordination, system reliability, and the responsibilities of each participating organisation. They also discussed measures to ensure compliance with national grid standards, network safety, and seamless integration of the railway facilities into the country’s transmission network.

Speaking at the engagement, the General Manager (Transmission), Kano Region, Engr. M. K. Bello, underscored the importance of sustained collaboration among stakeholders, noting that early technical engagement would facilitate smooth project execution and guarantee dependable electricity supply to the railway infrastructure.

The stakeholders reaffirmed their commitment to working together to deliver the project in line with the Federal Government’s infrastructure development agenda.

TCN said the planned grid connection is expected to boost the operational efficiency of the railway system, improve transportation services, and strengthen critical national infrastructure through a more reliable electricity supply.

The meeting was attended by representatives of the Nigerian Independent System Operator (NISO) Kano Region, the Federal Ministry of Transportation, Kano Electricity Distribution Company (KEDCO), Team Nigeria, the project’s consultants, and China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), the project contractor.