Nigerian Railway Corporation halts rail operations between Lagos and Apapa for a three-week period

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The Nigerian Railway Corporation will suspend its Kajola-Apapa passenger train service for three weeks to enable it to carry out scheduled maintenance on locomotives and coaches.

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The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa, made this known on the corporation’s official X handle on Tuesday.

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According to Opeifa, the temporary suspension will take effect from July 6 while the service will resume on July 27.

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“The last passenger train service will operate on July 3, before the suspension,” he said.

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He said that freight services to and from the Apapa Port Complex and other train terminals on both narrow gauge and standard gauge corridors would not be affected by the suspension.

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“Passengers are kindly informed that the NRC operates the Lagos Mass Transit Train services every weekday (Monday to Friday).

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“Morning services depart ljoko at 6.30 am and Kajola at 7.00 am for Iddo, while evening return services depart Iddo at 5.30 pm for ijoko and 6.15 pm for Kajola.

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“Passengers may wish to take advantage of these services during the temporary suspension of the Kajola-Apapa (BAT) Passenger Train Service,” he said.

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Opeifa said the corporation regretted any inconvenience the temporary suspension would cause.

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He said that the maintenance was necessary to ensure continued safety, reliability and efficiency of the train services.

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“We appreciate your patience, understanding and continued patronage,” he added.

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