The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has resumed operations at the Kaduna-Abuja railway, eight months after they were suspended.
Operations resumed on Monday with the first train reportedly leaving the terminal by 9:45 am.
The Kaduna-Abuja bound train was also reported to have arrived at the Idu Train Station exactly at 10:22 am.
In March, Boko Haram attacked a train along the route, leading to deaths, abduction, and injuries of passengers.
The NRC in the wake of the attack suspended the service with the abducted persons released in batches.
Before the resumption of the services, the Federal Government and security agencies says they have put several measures in place to ensure the safety of the passengers.
Last week, the Federal Government said passengers on the route must register their phone numbers and National Identification Number (NIN) at the point of ticket purchase.
According to the NRC, identity verification devices will be used at each train station on the route for its officials to verify the validity of the identities of passengers.
The agency also warned that it is dangerous for any Nigerian to use his or her NIN to purchase tickets for unknown persons as this may lead to criminal prosecution.
On Sunday, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba, also ordered the deployment of armed personnel along the route.
He said the deployment covers major railway stations along the route and operational coaches to provide adequate security for passengers, their property, and the entire service in order to prevent any unforeseen incidence.
