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NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by theshadyexpress(m): 8:39am On Sep 14, 2013 |
Passenger service on the Eastern railway route will commence before the end of December, an official of Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC), an official said on Friday. The District Manger, NRC, Eastern zone, Mr Felix Njoku, made the plan known in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Umuahia. The Eastern route of NRC stretches from Port Harcourt to Maiduguri through Makurdi and Kuru ,near Jos,’’ Njoku said. He said that the December date was based on the successful rehabilitation of some parts of the Eastern rail route. “We told the public before now that barring all odds, railway operations along the Eastern route would start in August. “I am happy to state that government and the firm executing the job from Port Harcourt to Makurdi were able to achieve that target with the movement of train from Port Harcourt to Enugu,’’ Njoku said. NAN reports that residents of Umuahia and adjourning communities have witnessed train movements across the area in the recent weeks. Njoku explained that trains noticed along Port Harcourt/Enugu end of the Eastern route were conveying equipment from Port Harcourt Wharf to Ehamufu Railway Station in Enugu State. He said that with the successful movement of the train from Port Harcourt to Ehamufu, the corporation was happy. “With this feat, the NRC hopes that trains would once again move on the Eastern rail line after years of suspension of operation,’’ the manager said. Njoku explained that the contract for the rehabilitation of the Eastern track was sub-divided into three to ensure fast realisation of the project. “Work is moving as expected on the Port Harcourt to Makurdi route which is my area and work is equally progressing from Makurdi to Kuru, near Jos, given the privileged information I have,’’ he said. Njoku said that the project on the third end, from Kuru to Maiduguri, was hampered by security challenges in the area. He said with the reconnection of all the disconnected rail lines from Port Harcourt to Enugu, NRC hoped to commence passenger service before December. “The Enyiama Bridge, which collapsed sometime, has been reconnected. ” The rail line disconnected at Elekohia area in Port Harcourt has been reconnected and that made it possible for the train to move from Port Harcourt to Ehamufu,’’ Njoku said. He explained that the materials being moved from the wharf would be used to replace faulty rails, pins and sleepers. Njoku said that apart from rehabilitating some existing trains, government acquired new Diesel Multiple Units train to support some of the locomotive engines in the NRC fleet. He urged enthusiastic passengers to keep faith with the corporation and gave an assurance that business would, once again, thrive in all the rail stations within the zone. (NAN) source: http://businessnews.com.ng/2013/09/14/nrc-start-passenger-transportation-eastern-route-december-official/ 1 Like |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by Freeanijoo(m): 8:48am On Sep 14, 2013 |
The fresh air should come, yes we can withstand it. 2 Likes |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by awodman: 9:07am On Sep 14, 2013 |
Good one thr...GEJ just keep on churning out achievements upon achievements...they will speak better ƒσя you when the time comes 1 Like |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by otokx(m): 9:52am On Sep 14, 2013 |
Ok |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by Nobody: 11:18am On Sep 14, 2013 |
Great news. Front page pls! |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by kutchs: 12:24pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
otokx: OkJust ok? If it was a bad news about GEJ you would have written a long essay. |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by Nobody: 2:31pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
Its such a shame. Insecurity not only takes away funds that would have been used for development, it also hampers project execution even where funds have been made available. Such a shame. |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by Xfactoria: 3:08pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Great news. Front page pls! Yes, but bad news for APC! Not exactly what they like to hear |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by Nobody: 3:18pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
Lmao Theyre still gonna be using that Locomotive that looks like what the Nazis used to transport Jews to Auschwitz, right? The same one that takes like 2yrs to get from Lagos to Kano? Lmaooo Nigerians..... smh |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by Nobody: 3:19pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
Sincere 9gerian: Its such a shame. Insecurity not only takes away funds that would have been used for development, it also hampers project execution even where funds have been made available. Such a shame.Yes, the majority rest of the country's money that is put in offshore accounts by your President and his cronies dont count, abi? |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by taharqa: 5:27pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
Great job... If this actuali happens, GEJ wud have suceeded in Entirely Rehabilitating and bringing to life more than 3000kms of Comatose/near Comatose narrow Guage rail lines (PH-Maiduguri, Lagos-Kano and their many Spur Lines) in less than 3 years- a feat that previous Govts have FAILED to do in more than 25 years regardless of money and effort spent. These, and the New Standard Modern Rail Lines (Aladja-Ajaokuta-Ore-Warri, Abuja-Kaduna, Abuja Metro, Lagos-Ibadan Lines) under various stages of construction, as well as Feasibility Studies for about 10 new proposed Routes.... The Entire Eastern, Eastern NorthCentral and NorthEastern Nigeria may now be OPEN for more business, in terms of Goods and People, after a reali long time. God bless this President.. 1 Like |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by awodman: 7:28pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
taharqa: Great job... If this actuali happens, GEJ wud have suceeded in Entirely Rehabilitating and bringing to life more than 3000kms of Comatose/near Comatose narrow Guage rail lines (PH-Maiduguri, Lagos-Kano and their many Spur Lines) in less than 3 years- a feat that previous Govts have FAILED to do in more than 25 years regardless of money and effort spent. These, and the New Standard Modern Rail Lines (Aladja-Ajaokuta-Ore-Warri, Abuja-Kaduna, Abuja Metro, Lagos-Ibadan Lines) under various stages of construction, as well as Feasibility Studies for about 10 new proposed Routes.... The Entire Eastern, Eastern NorthCentral and NorthEastern Nigeria may now be OPEN for more business, in terms of Goods and People, after a reali long time. God bless this President.. Bro..do you know the status of work on the Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge line?...have actual physical construction started... |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by Rossikk(m): 7:31pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
taharqa: Great job... If this actuali happens, GEJ wud have suceeded in Entirely Rehabilitating and bringing to life more than 3000kms of Comatose/near Comatose narrow Guage rail lines (PH-Maiduguri, Lagos-Kano and their many Spur Lines) in less than 3 years- a feat that previous Govts have FAILED to do in more than 25 years regardless of money and effort spent. These, and the New Standard Modern Rail Lines (Aladja-Ajaokuta-Ore-Warri, Abuja-Kaduna, Abuja Metro, Lagos-Ibadan Lines) under various stages of construction, as well as Feasibility Studies for about 10 new proposed Routes.... The Entire Eastern, Eastern NorthCentral and NorthEastern Nigeria may now be OPEN for more business, in terms of Goods and People, after a reali long time. God bless this President.. I keep telling people that Jonathan is the best president Nigeria has every produced. And you know the great thing about it? You can actually point to tangible achievements to back up the claim. Who among us had not given up on the Eastern line? In fact I'm not sure the line has functioned at all in the last 35 years! 1 Like |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by taharqa: 9:22pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
awodman:I think actual construction work has not started yet, but am not sure though.. |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by awodman: 10:56pm On Sep 14, 2013 |
taharqa: I think actual construction work has not started yet, but am not sure though..I think same too...maybe the funding issue is yet to be fully sorted out |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by Nobody: 4:24am On Sep 15, 2013 |
Rossikk:https://www.nairaland.com/989448/bible-god-alien-astronaut-nothing#17996191 I was there for you for revival of thread !!! |
Re: NRC To Startpassengertransportation Oneastern Route Bydecember – Official by taharqa: 10:51am On Sep 15, 2013 |
awodman:Maybe.. |
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