Hundreds of passengers have been stranded for two days at the Warri train station in Delta State following the breakdown of a free train service introduced for the festive season.
The incident has led to frustration and disappointment among travelers, with eyewitnesses describing the scene at the station as chaotic and overcrowded. Many passengers have criticized the delay in addressing the issue, blaming it on inadequate maintenance of the train service.
“It’s unfortunate that we’ve been stuck here for two days,” one stranded passenger said. “Maybe because the train is free, they don’t think it’s important to maintain it properly.”
The free train service was launched as a special initiative by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to ease travel during the festive season. The programme, which offers free transportation from December 20 to January 5, was initially praised by citizens as a commendable effort by the government.
However, the breakdown at the Warri station has marred the initiative, leaving many passengers stranded and frustrated.
“We appreciate the government’s effort, but this breakdown has caused us more harm than good,” another passenger said. “The authorities need to act fast to fix the train and help us continue our journey.”
As of the time of this report, no official statement has been issued regarding the cause of the breakdown or when services will resume.
Passengers are urging the government and relevant agencies to prioritize repairs and provide immediate assistance to those affected.
