Port Harcourt-Aba train services begins operation in March – FG
March 2, 2024 The Federal Government, on Saturday, says train services on Port Harcourt to Aba route will start operation by the end of March. The Port Harcourt-Aba rail project…
NRC to reactivate old narrow gauge network across Nigeria
Jan. 16, 2024 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has begun reactivating old narrow gauge networks with the Eastern line already at an advanced stage to resume operations. The Director, Mechanical…
FG inaugurates freight services on Apapa-Ibadan cargo rail, says train haulage to carry 90 containers daily
Sept. 12, 2023 The Minister of Transportation, Sen. Saidu Alkali, has said that the inauguration of the wagon freight train from Apapa Ports to Ibadan would move 90 container cargoes…
Rail accident: NRC begins construction of flyovers at 11 level crossings in Lagos
March 14, 2023 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has begun construction of underground pass and overhead bridges at the 11 level crossings across Lagos State to avoid accident….
The train was coming from Ijoko to Iddo, witnesses say bus driver refused to stop at level crossing – NRC MD
March 9, 2023 The Managing Director, Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Mr. Fidet Okhiria, on Thursday gave an account of the brief he got on the accident involving a train and…
Edo train kidnap: Minister directs NRC to establish host community committee
Jan. 10, 2023 Minister of State for Transportation, Prince Ademola Adegoroye, has directed the management of Nigerian Railways Corporation (NRC) to establish a host community relations committee in all train…
Our insurance doesn’t cover banditry, terrorist attacks, FG putting security measures to secure rail services – NRC
October 7, 2022 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…
Terrorism: NRC restores track access between Abuja and Kaduna
May 6, 2022 The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed that the track access between Abuja and Kaduna is now restored. The Managing Director of the Corporation, Mr Fidet Okhiria,…
12 coaches involved in recent train attack moved to stations – NRC
April 8, 2022 …Says efforts ongoing to recover remaining two coaches The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has successfully moved 12 out of 14 coaches involved in the recent…
Train attack: We’re committed to the rescue of hostages – NRC
April 5, 2022 …Says 46 phone numbers on the manifest still not reachable The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will work relentlessly with security agencies to ensure the rescue…