JUST IN: Abuja-Kaduna train resumes operation

The resumption of the Abuja-Kaduna train service has been announced by the Board and Management of Nigerian Railway Corporation.

 The PUNCH reported that the Abuja-Kaduna train had derailed at the Kubwa station which led to the suspension of operations on the rail line. 

 The announcement was made in a statement by the Director, Operations NRC, Niyi Alli, on Monday. 

 The statement reads, “Subsequently, the Service will resume on Tuesday 31st January 2023 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 Corporation once again regrets any inconvenience our esteemed passengers may have experienced as a result of the temporary suspension of the service.”