Delays, overcrowding disrupt free train rides across Nigeria In an effort to ease the financial burden of transportation during the festive season, the federal government launched free train rides across the country. However, the initiative, which began on Sunday, has been fraught with challenges, including delays, overcrowding, and reports of disorganisation. The free train rides, directed by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), cover major passenger routes such as Abuja-Kaduna, Lagos-Ibadan, Warri-Itakpe, and Lagos-Ogun. Acting NRC Managing Director, Ben Iloanusi, stated that the initiative aims to serve an estimated 340,000 passengers between...