Category: Rail Transport

FG Moves to Unlock Nigeria’s Logistics Potential with New Port–Rail Connectivity Committee

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FG Moves to Unlock Nigeria’s Logistics Potential with New Port–Rail Connectivity Committee

The Federal Government has taken a decisive step toward overhauling Nigeria’s freight and logistics architecture with the constitution of a high-level committee tasked with accelerating port-to-railway connectivity across the country. The initiative, announced by the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, is designed to bridge longstanding gaps between the nation’s…

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Rail Transport, Transport and Aviation

Kaduna–Abuja Train Collision Disrupts Rail Service, Leaves Hundreds of Passengers Stranded

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Kaduna–Abuja Train Collision Disrupts Rail Service, Leaves Hundreds of Passengers Stranded

Rail services along the Kaduna–Abuja corridor were disrupted on Monday morning after a passenger train travelling from Kaduna to the Federal Capital Territory reportedly collided with another train on the same track, forcing operations to halt and leaving hundreds of commuters stranded. The incident occurred during an early morning trip on the busy inter-city route…

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Senate Launches Investigation Into Nationwide Rail Failures As Derailments Surge

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Senate Launches Investigation Into Nationwide Rail Failures As Derailments Surge

The Nigerian Senate has launched a comprehensive investigation into the country’s rail transportation network following a disturbing rise in train derailments across multiple corridors. The move comes amid growing public concern over passenger safety, infrastructure decay, and questions surrounding the billions invested in railway modernization projects in recent years. During Tuesday’s plenary, lawmakers resolved to…

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Legislation and Legislature, News, Rail Transport

Resumption Alert: NRC to Restart Warri–Itakpe Train Service on 29 October 2025

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Resumption Alert: NRC to Restart Warri–Itakpe Train Service on 29 October 2025

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) will officially resume operations on Tuesday, October 29, 2025, after a temporary suspension to allow for critical maintenance works. The suspension, which lasted several weeks, was carried out to ensure the safety, comfort, and reliability of train operations along the corridor connecting…

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Rail Transport, Transport and Aviation

Abuja–Kaduna Bound Train Derails, Six Injured as NRC Suspends Services

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Abuja–Kaduna Bound Train Derails, Six Injured as NRC Suspends Services

A Kaduna-bound passenger train derailed on Tuesday morning along the busy Abuja–Kaduna rail corridor, leaving six people injured and sparking fresh concerns over the safety of Nigeria’s railway system. The incident occurred around 11:09 a.m. at kilometer 49, between Kubwa and Asham stations. Passengers described a terrifying moment when several coaches suddenly veered off the…

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