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Old Posted Jan 19, 2022, 1:34 PM
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I sure hope the Nigerian prince offered a good deal for these trains.

Trains intended for unbuilt Milwaukee-Madison high-speed rail line going to Nigeria
Governor of Nigeria's Lagos State visits Milwaukee to complete purchase from train manufacturer Talgo

By Christine Hatfield
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Wisconsin Public Radio

"Two trains originally intended for a high-speed rail line to connect Madison and Milwaukee are headed for Nigeria. The governor of that country's Lagos State was in Milwaukee on Tuesday to purchase the unused trains.

The trains are set to become part of West Africa's first operational metro system, according to a press release.

At a public event at the Milwaukee facilities of Spanish train manufacturer Talgo, acting Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson welcomed Lagos State Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu..."

https://www.wpr.org/trains-intended-...-going-nigeria
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