By CHIAZO OGBOLU

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will operate end-of-the-year special train services in commemoration of Christmas and New Year celebrations.

The Deputy Director, Public Relations, NRC, Mr Yakub Mahmood, made this known in a statement, on Wednesday in Lagos.

Mahmood said that the announcement was in compliance with the Federal Government’s directive, through the Federal Ministry of Transportation.

“This end-of-the-year special train service on scheduled passenger trains, is part of government’s gesture towards an enjoyable end-of-the-year celebration.

“Dates and modalities of the end-of-the-year special train service shall be communicated in due course.

“We wish all our esteemed customers, a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in advance,” he said. (NAN)