Nigerian railway corporation news

Here are some recent news updates from the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC):

Latest News

  1. Resumption of Lagos-Kano Rail Service: The NRC has announced the resumption of its Lagos-Kano rail service, which was suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The service is expected to operate three times a week, with a journey time of about 24 hours. (Source: Vanguard News)
  2. New Rail Buses for Lagos-Ibadan Line: The NRC has taken delivery of 10 new rail buses for the Lagos-Ibadan rail line, which is expected to improve passenger comfort and reduce travel time. (Source: The Punch)
  3. Railway Corridor for Abuja-Kaduna Rail Line: The NRC has completed the construction of a railway corridor for the Abuja-Kaduna rail line, which is expected to improve the safety and efficiency of the service. (Source: Leadership Newspaper)
  4. NRC to Introduce Online Booking System: The NRC has announced plans to introduce an online booking system for its rail services, which is expected to reduce queues and improve passenger experience. (Source: Daily Trust)
  5. Railway Workers Protest Over Unpaid Allowances: Railway workers have protested over unpaid allowances, which they claim have not been paid since 2019. The NRC has promised to address the issue. (Source: The Nation)

Recent Developments

  1. Lagos-Ibadan Rail Line: The Lagos-Ibadan rail line, which was completed in 2020, has been operational since January 2021. The line is expected to reduce travel time between Lagos and Ibadan to about 2 hours.
  2. Abuja-Kaduna Rail Line: The Abuja-Kaduna rail line, which was completed in 2016, has been operational since 2017. The line is expected to reduce travel time between Abuja and Kaduna to about 2 hours.
  3. Kano-Lagos Rail Line: The Kano-Lagos rail line, which was completed in 2018, has been operational since 2019. The line is expected to reduce travel time between Kano and Lagos to about 24 hours.

Upcoming Projects

  1. Lagos-Calabar Rail Line: The NRC is planning to construct a new rail line from Lagos to Calabar, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to about 12 hours.
  2. Kano-Maiduguri Rail Line: The NRC is planning to construct a new rail line from Kano to Maiduguri, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to about 12 hours.
  3. Abuja-Port Harcourt Rail Line: The NRC is planning to construct a new rail line from Abuja to Port Harcourt, which is expected to reduce travel time between the two cities to about 6 hours.

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