Passengers on the Abuja–Kaduna rail line have alleged widespread overcrowding, ticket racketeering and mechanical issues, saying they were forced to stand for over three hours on a journey originally designed to last about two hours. Some commuters claimed they could not secure tickets through the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) online platform, alleging that officials resold tickets at inflated prices. Solomon Abiona said he paid ₦6,000 per ticket — above the official ₦3,600 fare — and was issued tickets not bearing his group’s names. On their return trip, he said they…
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