The Federal Government is putting concrete security measures in place to safeguard train passengers and railway infrastructure across the country.

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Fidet Okhiria, told the Newsmen in Abuja.

Okhiria commended the federal government on the release of the remaining 23 kidnapped Abuja-Kaduna train victims by terrorists.

On insurance, the managing director said the regular insurance does not cover banditry or terrorist attack and if it were to be elevated, the premium would cost higher than the train tickets.

He said the NRC is however considering providing tickets that cover such and passengers would be allowed to pick their preferred option and pay the premiums.