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Amid growing public concerns about poor onboard hygiene and non-functional toilets on the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS), the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, on Thursday, embarked on an unscheduled inspection of the Idu Railway Station in Abuja. The visit followed the circulation of a media report alleging that all toilets aboard the AKTS were in disrepair, sparking backlash from passengers and commuters. Determined to personally verify the claims, Opeifa boarded the train and conducted a coach-by-coach inspection, examining the toilets and other onboard facilities. He was accompanied by senior NRC officials and technical staff who provided updates on the current state of amenities, ongoing maintenance work, and plans for further upgrades. Addressing journalists during the inspection, Opeifa stressed the Corporation’s unwavering commitment to transparency, accountability, and service excellence. “We t...

Sovico Group, a founding shareholder of budget airline Vietjet Air, has put forward a proposal to invest in Ho Chi Minh City's metro line No. 4, a 47-km route linking Hoc Mon District to Nha Be District on the city's outskirts. In its submission to the municipal People's Committee, Sovico Group outlined plans to leverage its financial resources for research and investment in the metro line, connecting Dong Thanh in Hoc Mon District with Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park in Nha Be District. With assets exceeding VND187 trillion (US$7.18 billion) and a workforce of more than 40,000 employees, Sovico Group is a key player across multiple industries, including finance, aviation, real estate, and technology. It is also a major shareholder in private lender HDBank. Earlier, Vingroup has proposed an investment for another metro line that will connect District 7 to Can Gio District, measuring over 48.5 km in length, utilizing its corporate funds. HCMC's first metro line...

The Virginia Beach City Council delayed finalizing a Rudee Loop revitalization plan , citing the need for more details on funding, environmental impacts, and how the project fits into other Oceanfront priorities. Council members heard a presentation from city staff on June 3 asking for their approval on the overall design of the project, including whether it would include a parking garage or just a surface parking lot. However, while they did informally support the inclusion of a parking garage, council members also asked for much more information, including how Rudee Park fits with other ongoing projects in the Oceanfront area, economic and cultural impacts of parks, the environmental impact associated with some of the proposed features, a funding plan including the possibility of selling naming rights to different amenities, and the cost of different park elements. “It’s a delay, but sometimes, delayed gratification is the way to go to make sure we get it right,...

TEXARKANA, Texas ( KTAL/KMSS ) — SWEPCO is in the midst of replacing 20,000 of its utility poles. “So this is a heavier class of wood. A utility pole will have a certain lifespan and we’ve identified these 1st 20,000 that have sort of served their usefulness and we’re going in, we’re replacing them.” says SWEPCO Spokesperson Amanda Keeney “And it’s all intended to better serve our customers, more resilient, better reliability.” Swepco works to improve infrastructure Work is already underway for around 50 crews in Texas and Louisiana, with Arkansas soon to follow. They are trying to keep inconveniences to a minimum, but they want to remind customers to exercise caution around work zones and have a little patience. “If there are interruptions to service, there would be that notice direct to those customers either from a door hanger or automated phone call to give them that heads up. But I assure you anytime our crews are out working, they’re working with safety...

Untuk merayakan Hari Kebangkitan Nasional pada tahun 2025, PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) menyelenggarakan promosi potongan harga sebesar 50% untuk peningkatan kapasitas listrik. Penawaran ini akan tersedia dari tanggal 10 sampai 23 Mei 2025, dan diperuntukkan bagi para pemegang langganan rumahan bertegangan rendah yang menggunakan sistem monofaz. Para pelanggan yang sekarang menggunakan daya antara 450 VA sampai dengan 5.500 VA berhak mengambil keuntungan dari promosi ini guna meningkatkan kapasitas dayanya menjadi maksimum 7.700 VA. Direktur Layanan Ritel dan Perdagangan PT PLN, Edi Sri Mulyanti, mengungkapkan tentang promosi yang berjudul Bangkit Lebih Terang Ini adalah ungkapan terima kasih kepada para pelanggan setia PLN. Di samping itu, tujuan dari program ini adalah untuk menambah kenyamanan publik saat memakai listrik untuk bermacam-macam keperluan sehari-hari. "Dalam menyambut Semangat Hari Kebangkitan Nasional, tujuan kita adalah agar masyarakat d...