Railway stations in Benin
There has been continuous provision of rail transport in Benin since 1906. Railway stations in Benin include:
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existing 1000mm gauge, under construction 1000mm gauge, dismantled 600mm gauge
Operational
![](../I/m/Railway_station_in_Cotonou%2C_Dahomey_(now_Benin).jpg)
Historical image of Cotonou railway station.
![](../I/m/Bohicon_-_The_railway_station.jpg)
Hisotrical image of Bohicon railway station.
Non operational
![](../I/m/Ouidah_-_The_railway_station.jpg)
Ouidah railway station shortly after construction. The station is currently unused.
Under construction
Proposed
Closed
- Abomey - junction on former 600 mm (1 ft 11 5⁄8 in) Zagnanado narrow gauge line
- Zagnanado - branch terminus on former Zagnanado narrow gauge line
- Hévé - branch terminus on former Mono narrow gauge line (station intact, but line lifted)
- Comè - intermediate stop on former Mono narrow gauge line
- Adjaha - intermediate stop on former Mono narrow gauge line
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References
- Times Atlas of the World 2007 p86
- http://www.railwaysafrica.com/blog/2011/09/china-benin-rly-extension/
- Oirere, Shem. "Benin-Niger railway project launched". Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- http://www.railwaysafrica.com/blog/2015/03/31/benin-railway-extension/
- Africa, Railways. "EXTENDING FROM BENIN TO NIGER". Railways Africa. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
- Ltd, DVV Media International. "Benin passenger service to launch this year". Railway Gazette. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
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