Project delay: Reps committee query contractors handling Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail line over completionÂ
July 8, 2021 The House of Representatives ad hoc committee, has queried contractors handling the N1.5 trillion Port Harcourt-Maiduguri Rail Line project for failing to complete the job awarded to…
NRC to begin Lagos-Ibadan train service Tuesday
June 13, 2021 The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will begin full operation of the standard gauge railway service from Lagos to Ibadan on Tuesday. The Management of NRC…
No casualty recorded in Iju train accident – NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), on Monday said that there was no casualty in the early morning train accident at Iju level crossing in Lagos. Mr Jerry Oche, the NRC…
Over 8,000 passengers access e-ticketing on Abuja-Kaduna rail line in 72 hours
More than 8,000 passengers on the Abuja-Kaduna train route have accessed the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) e-ticketing platform three days after into its test running. A statement by Taiye Elebiyo-Edeni,…
NRC begins e-ticketing test run for Abuja-Kaduna train service, formal inauguration holds Jan. 20
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has commenced the e-ticketing for train services on the Abuja-Kaduna route. Mr. Fidet Okhiria, the NRC Managing Director, told the News Agency of…
Reps to investigate alleged award of N19.2bn railway contract to non-existent company
The House of Representatives is set to investigate the N19.2 billion railway rehabilitation contract awarded to Eser Contracting Industry Company Incorporated in March 2011. The resolution followed the unanimous adoption…
Transport minister meets contractors, inspects Lagos-Ibadan rail project
The Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi is currently on a monthly inspection tour of the 156km Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail project. The train departed the Iddo station before midday with…
 Lagos-Ibadan rail project delay due to lack of workers on site – Amaechi
Minister of Transportation, Rotimi Amaechi has said funds was not a challenge delaying completion of the 1.6 billion dollar Lagos-Ibadan rail project. Amaechi said in a statement by the Director,…
Lagos-Ibadan rail operations to begin with 16 trips daily mid Sept. – NRC
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will commence skeletal operations on the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Guage Rail line from the middle of September with 16 trips daily. The Managing Director…
NRC prepares to resume operations, says no mask, no entryÂ
The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has declared its facilities and environs a no-mask no-entry zone in preparation for resumption of operations on July 29. Mr Pascal Nnorli, Manager, Abuja-Kaduna train…