Three passengers have been confirmed dead following the derailment of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) on Monday, the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said. The incident occurred during operations along the Warri–Itakpe corridor, prompting an immediate emergency response from relevant authorities and rescue teams deployed to the scene. In a statement issued by NRC Managing…
The Federal Government has approved a 50% reduction in fares on all train services operated by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) ahead of the Eid-el-Kabir celebrations. According to the Federal Ministry of Transportation, the fare discount takes effect from May 26 to June 1, 2026, as part of efforts to ease transportation costs for Nigerians…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned the rising attacks on train operations along the Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor by suspected vandals and criminal elements, calling for stronger community involvement to safeguard railway infrastructure. The latest incident reportedly occurred at Kilometer 177 on the Abuja–Kaduna route, where unidentified individuals allegedly gathered along the tracks and threw…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced an increase in train services on the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service (AKTS), citing sustained growth in passenger demand along the corridor linking the Federal Capital Territory and Kaduna State. In an official statement signed by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu, the corporation disclosed that the revised schedule will take…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has accused the Ibadan South-West Local Government Area of Oyo State of destroying and removing railway fixed assets worth several millions of naira along the Ibadan rail corridor. In a statement issued on February 3, 2026, the NRC said the destruction occurred on Monday, February 2, 2026, and was allegedly…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a 50 per cent reduction in train fares across the country for the yuletide season, in a move aimed at easing travel costs for Nigerians during the festive period. The Managing Director of the corporation, Dr Kayode Opeifa, disclosed the development while explaining that the fare cut follows…
The Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, has instructed the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to accelerate reforms across the country’s rail network to enhance safety, reliability, and overall service delivery. The directive was contained in a statement released on Tuesday by Alkali Jibril, the minister’s Special Assistant on Media and Publicity. Alkali said the order followed…
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says two suspects have been arrested in connection with the derailment of a Warri–Itakpe train in Agbor, Delta State, over the weekend. In a statement on Tuesday, NRC Managing Director Kayode Opeifa identified the suspects as Mudansuru Mutari (27) and Blorie Kokori (39). He said the men were arrested at…
The Senate has set up an ad hoc committee to investigate the rising number of train derailments across Nigeria, amid growing concerns over passenger safety and infrastructure decay. The investigation, which will include a public hearing, aims to identify the root causes of recurring derailments, evaluate the state of rail infrastructure, and scrutinise the quality…
Barely four days after train operations resumed on the Warri–Itakpe corridor, two coaches of the service derailed near Agbor, Delta State, late Saturday evening. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) confirmed the incident in a statement issued on Sunday, attributing the cause to suspected vandalism. According to the statement signed by the NRC’s Managing Director and…
