The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) is set to initiate night operations before the second quarter of 2024, as revealed by the Managing Director, Fidet Okhiria, in a recent interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN).
This development is part of the NRC’s efforts to expand and enhance railway services in the country.
However, Okhiria pointed out that a significant challenge to the commencement of these night operations is the current state of insecurity. The safety of passengers and the security of railway infrastructure are primary concerns that the NRC needs to address before they can confidently launch night train services.JAMB Portal
The introduction of night train services would be a significant step in improving the efficiency and accessibility of rail transport in Nigeria, offering more flexibility and options for travelers. However, the emphasis on ensuring secure operations, especially during night hours, is crucial in a context where security concerns are prevalent.
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He stated that, “what is limiting us is the night operations, and that is not the way trains should operate. The train is meant to operate at all times. People may like to travel in the evening, but because of the security situation in the country, we limit ourselves to the daytime.NYSC Portal
“We intend to bring back passenger and freight trains from Port-Harcourt to Aba, Lagos to Kano, and Kaduna because of the dry ports.InformationGuideNigeria
“We are going to increase the number of train trips to six on Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe, and Abuja-Kaduna, which means the trips will be three times to and three times from, making six trips in a day.”JAMB Result
“The trips will commence before the second quarter of 2024 Right now, they are running four trips—two up and two down across the board”, Okhiria said.