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Train Derailment In Rearview Mirror As NRC Fixes Date To Resume Abuja-Kaduna Operations
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An Abuja-Kaduna train derailed on Friday, January 27, 2023, but there was not casualty.
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The NRC suspended operations along the route in response to the incident.
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The corporation has now announced a date for the resumption of operations.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of services along the Abuja-Kaduna rail corridor after the suspension due to derailment on Friday.
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The corporation announced the development in a statement issued by its Director of Operations, Mr Niyi Alli, on Monday.
According Alli, the train services along the Abuja-Kaduna route would resume on Tuesday, January 31.
“The Board and Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation are pleased to announce the recommencement of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service,” he said.
“The service was suspended on Jan. 27, due to the derailment that occurred at Kubwa Station on the same date.
“Subsequently, the service will resume on Jan. 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 director expressed regret for any inconvenience the passengers might have experienced as a result of the temporary suspension of the service.
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Ali, however, expressed the Federal Government’s commitment to providing safe and better services to the public.
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