{"id":94617,"date":"2022-05-05T23:54:46","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T22:54:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/?p=94617"},"modified":"2022-05-05T23:54:46","modified_gmt":"2022-05-05T22:54:46","slug":"fg-weve-completed-repair-of-bombed-rail-track-kaduna-train-services-will-commence-soon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pointblanknews.com\/pbn\/news\/fg-weve-completed-repair-of-bombed-rail-track-kaduna-train-services-will-commence-soon\/","title":{"rendered":"FG: We\u2019ve Completed Repair Of Bombed Rail Track, Kaduna Train Services Will Commence Soon"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"m#msg-f:1732024716285078603\" class=\"mail-message expanded\">\n<div class=\"mail-message-header spacer\" style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Federal Government says it has completed repair of the damaged track on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line.<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-content collapsible zoom-normal mail-show-images \" style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<div class=\"clear\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\n<div dir=\"auto\">\nEngr. Fidet Okhiria, Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), disclosed this in a statement on Thursday.<\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\"><\/div>\n<div dir=\"auto\">Managing Director said, \u201cThe connection of the AKTS line has been achieved. This implies that the major track components (Concrete Sleepers and Rails) have been completely laid. The south end of the tracks (which was destroyed by the explosion) has been successfully joined with the north end. Track access between Abuja and Kaduna is now restored.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Technical Team continue with other track stablization works including Ballasting, Temping, Fastening of accessories (clips, bolts and nuts) and Welding.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He further stated that \u201cloco 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.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He said \u201cthe Abuja \u2013 Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) will resume soon with additional security measures put in place.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>He also said when the trains resume, \u201cpassengers will be required to provide their NIN registration for verification prior to purchasing train tickets. This is for improved Passenger profiling and safety on-board.<\/p>\n<p>Most of the victims abducted during the incident of March 28, 2022, are still in captivity.<\/p>\n<p>The terrorists had killed at least nine persons and abducted over 60 of the passengers, including children and elderly persons.<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"mail-message-footer spacer collapsible\" style=\"text-align: justify;\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<!-- AddThis Advanced Settings generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Share Buttons generic via filter on the_content --><!-- AddThis Related Posts generic via filter on the_content -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Federal Government says it has completed repair of the damaged track on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line. Engr. 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