Thursday, 26 September 2013

NRC to increase number of coaches


LAGOS rail commuters are in for a swell time as the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has assured of plans to increase the number of its coaches to serve them better.
   Speaking yesterday in Lagos against the backdrop of commuters’ complaints that the coaches were not enough for the large number of passengers in the metropolis, the Lagos NRC District Manager, Mr. Paul Ndibe, said the corporation was aware of the situation and would provide more coaches.
   According to him, “additional coaches are already in the pipeline to alleviate the sufferings of railway commuters. While waiting for this, we will, however, not condone the habit of sitting on the roof of the train for any reason, not even congestion, as it is not safe.
   “Police have been directed to arrest anybody found sitting on the top or hanging on the trains. In fact, 30 people were arrested on Friday and we will continue.”
   Ndibe assured that full restoration of rail transportation would soon be completed to serve the growing population of train passengers in the state.


By Adeniyi Idowu Adunola

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