The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that 618 people on board during the August 26 accident will be entitled to one free ride before December 31 even as Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) resumes on Wednesday, October 1.
The Corporation has also designated every Wednesday for maintenance of the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) with the resumption of passenger services on the corridor.
The Chief Public Relations Officer, NRC, Mr Callistus Unyimadu, who disclosed this in a statement on Sunday in Lagos said that commercial operations would restart after the successful completion of all safety, technical, and operational checks.
According to him, the step reflects NRC’s commitment to providing smooth, reliable, and secure train services for passengers.
Unyimadu recalled that after the August. 26 incident, 530 out of 583 passengers on board were contacted by phone, with 512 refunded.
He added that all 22 injured passengers were reached, many visited by NRC’s medical team, and would enjoy one free ride weekly until December 31.
“All 618 people on board during the August 26 accident will be entitled to one free ride before December 31,” he said.
The AKTS timetable includes Abuja–Kaduna, IDU: 8.45 a.m., Kubwa: 9.05 a.m., Rigassa: 12.42 p.m. (Arrival).
Kaduna–Abuja schedule is Rigassa: 2.30 p.m., Kubwa: 6.02 p.m., IDU: 6.23 p.m. (Arrival).
Unyimadu appreciated passengers’ patience during the suspension, reaffirming NRC’s commitment to safe, reliable, affordable, and customer-friendly train services nationwide. (NAN)
