Nigeria Railway Corporation has announced the resumption of services on its Abuja-Kaduna route after about four months since it was closed due to the coronavirus pandemic.

The Honourable Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi while announcing the date for the resumption said fares have been increased as the trains will be carrying fewer passengers which is in line with WHO protocols.

He said the increment was “nothing compared to the risk of paying ransom to kidnappers” on the Abuja-Kaduna road.

Fares for the economy class will rise to about N3,000 from N1.500, business class is N5,000 from N2,500 while first class is now 6,000 Naira from N3,000 for the 187km trip.

The services will resume on Wednesday 29th, 2020 with social distancing enforced to prevent the spread of the virus.