The approval contains extra coaches to enhance passenger and freight capability, and surveillance programs to secure rail infrastructure and defend passengers.
The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Funso Adebiyi disclosed this on Saturday throughout an inspection of the Kano-Maradi railway venture.
Adebiyi, who was accompanied by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Transportation and Mobility, Prince Adetokunbo Ademola Ade-John and different officers, additionally inspected the casting of a bridge beam alongside the hall.
He mentioned insecurity stays a serious problem, noting that assaults on rail infrastructure disrupt operations, endanger lives and lift upkeep prices.
He cited the Abuja-Kaduna hall for example of the security threats dealing with railway operations.
“I’m glad to inform you that Mr President has given the go-ahead for us to embark on the acquisition of surveillance security equipment all throughout the nation, and we’re working across the clock to guarantee this,” he mentioned.
