Determined to give Nigeria an excellent rail service, as obtained in many countries in the world, the Nigeria Railway Corporation has boosted the Abuja-Kaduna rail line with ten new coaches and two locomotives.
Speaking with journalists on the new development, the Station Manager, Idu Train Station, Victor Adamu, said that the new coaches and locomotives had been installed at Idu.
Adamu said that the station had earlier expected the additional coaches and locomotives, but could not receive them for logistic reasons.
He said: “I am happy to let you know that the new coaches and locomotives have arrived here in Idu and have been installed awaiting inauguration.
“One locomotive and five coaches would be installed at Rigasa Station, while another one will be here in Idu, so that our teaming passengers can enjoy the service.
“As you know, the ability to cater for the number of passengers here every day has not been met before, but with the new coaches and locomotives we are good to go,” Adamu added.
He assured that with the deployment of those facilities, passengers were sure of moving to and from Kaduna, from both Idu and Rigasa stations.
Adamu also disclosed that a total of 6,287 passengers travelled through the station and from Kaduna between December 21 and December 26.
He said that 3,224 passengers travelled out of Abuja, while 3,063 passengers came to the city during the period, adding that highest number of 1,422 passengers was recorded on December 23.
According to him, 1,351 passengers travelled on December 21, 1,325 passengers travelled on December 22, 751 passengers on December 24, 607 passengers on December 25 and 833 passengers on December 26.
