The first phase of the project connects the city center to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, stopping at the Abuja-Kaduna Railway station in Idu.

[4] A regional rail system serving Abuja had begun planning in 1997 but was delayed due to funding issues.

[5] The 42.5 km (26.4 mi) first phase has two lines and 12 stations opened in July 2018, connecting Abuja city centre with the international airport via the Lagos–Kano Standard Gauge Railway at Idu.

I’ve told CCECC that this kind of design is not even acceptable in their own country and if I had known before now, I would not have promised Mr. President that it would be ready.

[13][14][15][16] During the official re-launch of the project, the President of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, extended the period for free travel until the end of 2024.

[21] The Yellow line travels from Abuja's Central Business District to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.