He added that the NRC is setting up a hotline to make reporting ticketing issues easier.
He said public-private partnerships were essential for unlocking the full potential of rail freight and decongesting Nigerian ports.
NRC said the resumption followed a temporary suspension of the train operations along the route due to a train derailment at Abraka railway station.
Mr Alkali assured that NRC would evacuate the distressed coaches from the tracks to guarantee the resumption of services as soon as possible.
The minister said the e-ticketing system will direct ticket sales revenue to the government’s funds.
The official was caught on video taking money from passengers without official boarding tickets on-board a Lagos-Ibadan train service.
This is contained a statement on Saturday, in Lagos, by Fidet Okhiria, managing director, NRC.
He said the arrests were made within two weeks in three separate operations by the Commandant General’s Special Intelligence Squad (CG’s SIS).
The number of trips was reduced to ensure safety of passengers on the route.
NRC says it has begun constructing underground pass and overhead bridges at the 11 level crossings across Lagos State to avoid accidents.
