The Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, said it has fixed the
damaged concrete sleepers and rails on the Abuja-Kaduna railways.
It also affirmed that prospective passengers would present
their National Identity Number, NIN, as a precondition to purchase train
tickets.
Recall that the south end of the rail was
destroyed recently by explosions occasioned by insurgents.
The Managing Director, NRC, Engr. Fidet Okhiria said this in
a statement made available to newsmen in Kaduna.
Part of the statement reads, “The south end of the tracks
(which was destroyed by the explosion) has been successfully joined with the
north end, and the track access between Abuja and Kaduna is now restored.
“The connection of the AKTS line has been achieved as the
major track components (Concrete Sleepers and Rails) have been completely laid.
“The Technical Team continue with other track stabilization
works, including Ballasting, Temping, Fastening of accessories (clips, bolts
and nuts) and Welding.
“The loco 2502, which was involved in the accident (though
not damaged) and trapped at the Rigasa end due to lack of route access, has now
crossed to the Idu end and taken to the workshop for proper examination and
routine maintenance”.
The NRC boss, however, explained that the Abuja–Kaduna Train
Service (AKTS) would resume soon with additional security measures put in
place, and that the NIN requirement would help to improve passenger profiling
and safety on board.
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