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Lagos Terminus railway station

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Lagos Terminus, also known as Lagos Iddo, has been the main railway station of the city of Lagos until 2021. The rail terminus is located on Iddo Island, nearby Lagos Island and in the middle of the city.

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Lagos Terminus railway station
Iddo Road,

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Lagos Terminus

Iddo Road
100242 , Iddo
Lagos State, Nigeria
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Eko Bridge
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