Nigerian Rail Transportation to Commence Full Service on Wednesday 29th.
Following the lock restrictions put in place by the Federal Government of Nigeria which was adhered to by all sectors including the transportation sector. The Board and Management of the NRC has in a statement said it’s customers who uses the AKTS train service, should get ready as it’s service will resume on Wedneday 29th July 2020.
To this effect, the NRC has decontaminated all Train Stations and Rolling Stock.
The Train schedule for Wednesday 29th July 2020 is as follows:AK 1 leaves Idu at 7amKA 2 leaves Rigasa at 6.40amAK 3 leaves Idu at 9.50amKA 4 leaves Rigasa at 10.35amAK 5 leaves Idu at 2.20pmKA 6 leaves Rigasa at 2pmAK 7 leaves Idu at 6pmKA 8 leaves Rigasa at 6pm.
The protocols to be observed by passengers shall include:
1. Strict adherence to the use of face mask at all NRC facilities especially while on board the trains. Please note, face mask must be appropriately worn at all times throughout the duration of the journey.
2. All passengers must come with their own Alcohol Based Hand Sanitizer(s). The percentage of alcohol must be Upington to 90%. Please note that Govt. /NRC will not provide sanitizers for the passengers/public.
3. All persons at NRC facilities must observe social distance of minimum of 2 metres even while on board the TrainThere must be social distancing on board. Hence sitting arrangement has been reviewed.
4. Passengers must sit on their allocated seats. There shall be no changing of seats. There shall be no movement/loitering while on board except for use of the conveniences.There will not be any catering on board the train at present.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation also added that:
“Our Janitors will be available to clean and disinfect the toilets immediately and whenever they are used while on board.
“Please note that defaulting will not be tolerated in order to safeguard other train users.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation also said they have deployed more law enforcement personnel (Police, NCDSC, MOW) on board to enforce strict adherence to the new protocols especially the use of face mask and maintaining social distancing at all times.