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NRC suspends train service for elections

The Nigerian Railway Corporation says it will suspend train services nationwide between Saturday February 25 and Monday February 27 due to the forthcoming general elections starting this Saturday, February 25.

A statement issued on Tuesday by the NRC said, “In view of the forthcoming presidential general election in the country, the board and management of Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), hereby inform the general public, particularly our valued passengers of the temporary suspension of train services from Saturday 25th to Monday 27th February 2023, to enable Nigerians to exercise their civic responsibilities.

“These train services include Abuja – Kaduna Train Service (AKTS), Warri – Itakpe Train Service (WITS), Lagos – Ibadan Train Service (LITS), and Iddo Lagos –  Ijoko interstate Mass Transit passengers’ train services.

“However, the management assures the general public of the normal train services recommencement on Tuesday 28th February, 2023.”

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