The Aba – Port Harcourt Train Services has been  rescheduled by the Federal Government to begin operation in April.

Recall that the crucial Port Harcourt to Maiduguri rail line was originally planned to be launched at the end of March.

However, a delay necessitated by unforeseen challenges encountered by the contractors has been responsible for the project’s execution.

This was disclosed by the Minister for Transportation, Saidu Alkali, during an inspection visit to the site in Port Harcourt on Friday.

Despite expressing dissatisfaction with missing the initial deadline, the Minister expressed confidence in the project’s progress and the revised timeline for its completion.

And further he spoke on the specific segment from Port Harcourt to Aba, noting that operational commencement is now firmly set for April; this is even as he added that plans are to extend the rail line to Port Harcourt and Onne Ports to facilitate direct rail connections from these critical seaports.

Saying this, the Minister appealed for public patience and support, reaffirming the government’s steadfastness in delivering on its promises and providing significant relief to the people through improved infrastructure.

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