NRC Adjusts Take Off Time For Abuja-Kaduna Train Services – Insecurity

NRC Adjusts Take Off Time For Abuja-Kaduna Train Services – Insecurity

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has changed the departure times for its last two trains from Idu (Abuja) to Rigasa (Kaduna) and vice versa.

Pascal Nnorli, manager, Abuja-Kaduna train service (AKTS), disclosed this to NAN on Friday.After an eight-month suspension due to a terrorist attack, train services on the route were finally resumed.

Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), had ordered the deployment of armed personnel to safeguard the rail stations prior to the resumption of operations on December 5, 2022.

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Usman Baba, the inspector-general of police (IGP), had ordered the deployment of armed personnel to safeguard the rail stations prior to the resumption of operations on December 5, 2022.

However, Nnorli stated that the departure time for its last two trains was changed to ensure that passengers arrived at their destinations on time.

He also stated that the trains will now depart 30 minutes earlier than before.

“The AK3 from Idu (Abuja), which departs at 3:30 pm and arrives at Rigasa (Kaduna) at 5:38 pm, will now depart at 3:00 pm and arrive at 5:08 pm,” he explained.

“There’s also the 2:00 p.m. KA4 train.” from Rigasa (Kaduna) will now depart at 1:30 pm and arrive in Idu (Abuja) at 3:37 pm, rather than 4:07 pm.”

Nnorli stated that the change will go into effect on Monday, December 12, 2022.

The manager, on the other hand, reaffirmed the corporation’s commitment to ensuring the safety of its passengers and property onboard its trains at all times.