The District Railway Manager of Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) in Bauchi Mr Aliyu Mainasara, has said that passengers would be charged N200 per trip, adding that each trip would be accompanied by security personnel to protect lives and property.
A cross-section of the residents who spoke to the Newsmen in separate interviews in Bauchi commended the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) for the feat achieved.
Recall that NRC through its North-East District office on Monday unveiled the rehabilitated five-kilometre rail line linking Bauchi to the Inkil community along Bauchi-Gombe Expressway.
Mr Michael Habu, a resident, said the resumption of the rail service would ease transportation between the Bauchi metropolis and the adjourning communities.
Mrs Grace Audu, a trader, said that life would be easier with the resumption of rail services in the area.
Another resident, Aliyu Makaniki said commercial activities hitherto closed would resume at the train station.
He said the rail service would also promote economic growth and transform the lives of many residents who rely on railway-related activities.
He called on the NRC to improve the quality of services provided by the railway authorities, considering its importance to the social and economic development of the state and country at large.
Another resident, Mudi Sagir, who lauded the gesture, said it would expose children who doesn’t know much about the train to its operations.
“The resumption of rail services is one of the best things that happened to the people of this community.
“You can see the excitement in their faces, we are all happy with what is going on. Maybe it sustains in view of its importance to the society, ” he said.
