In the remote land of West Africa, a steel dragon runs through the north and south of Nigeria, which is not only the artery of traffic, but also the bridge of friendship between China and Nigeria. On March 5, a memorable day, the first modern double-track standard track railway in West Africa - Nigeria's Rye Railway, ushered in its safe operation for 1,000 days! This milestone achievement is not only the pride of the Laii Railway, which was built by China Civil Engineering CCECC and supported by comprehensive operation technology, but also the best example of friendly cooperation between China and Nepal in the field of infrastructure construction.

The Rai Railway, an important transport artery linking Nigeria's largest port city Lagos and the business hub of Ibadan in the southwest, has won widespread praise from Nigerians for its excellent performance and stable operation since its completion. The main length of the line is 156.8 kilometers, using China's first-class railway standard, designed at a speed of up to 150 kilometers per hour, its completion and operation have greatly promoted Nigeria's economic development and social progress.

During these 1,000 days of safe operation, the Rye Railway has stood the test of time and demonstrated its superior performance and reliability. It has not only set a new benchmark for Nigeria's railway industry, but also demonstrated to the world the high level and high standard of China's railway construction. The successful operation of the Rye Railway has not only promoted Nigeria's internal and external trade, but also driven the economic development of the regions along the route, bringing tangible benefits to the Nigerian people.

In addition, the success of the Laii Railway also reflects the deep friendship and close cooperation between China and Nepal in the field of infrastructure construction. China Civil Engineering CCECC not only provided high-quality technical support for the construction and operation of Laii Railway, but also actively communicated and cooperated with the Nigerian side to jointly promote the smooth implementation of the project. This win-win cooperation model provides valuable experience and reference for the two countries to cooperate in more fields.

The Rye Railway will continue to play its important role in injecting new impetus into Nigeria's economic and social development. At the same time, China and Nepal will continue to deepen cooperation in infrastructure construction and other fields to jointly promote the building of an even closer community of shared future. Editor/Xu Shengpeng