Transportation Infrastructure: High-Speed Trains and Sustainable Mobility in Lagos Metropolis
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/ttt-2026-0005 | Journal eISSN: 2585-8084
Language: English
Page range: 27 - 36
Published on: Jun 26, 2026
Published by: Univesity of Žilina
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