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Abuja-Kaduna train services resume after suspension

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of services along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor after the suspension over derailment on Friday.

The NRC Director of Operations, Niyi Alli, who made this known via a statement on Monday, said the services would commence on January 31.

Alli stated: “The Board and Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation are pleased to announce the recommencement of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service.

“The service was suspended on January 27, due to the derailment that occurred at Kubwa Station on the same date.

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“Subsequently, the service will resume on January 31, with the following daily schedule – KA2 departs Rigasa at 0700; AK1 departs Idu at 10.00; KA4 departs Rigasa at 13.00; AK3 departs Idu at 16.00.

“However on Wednesdays, only KA2 will depart Rigasa at 0700 and AK 3 will depart Idu at 16.00.”

The NRC director further expressed regret on any inconvenience the corporation’s passengers might have experienced as a result of the temporary suspension of the service.

He, however, expressed Federal Government’s commitment to provide safe and better services to Nigerians.

The Star

Segun Ojo

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