Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has temporarily suspended train operations on Warri-Itakpe corridor.
Gatekeepers News reports that in a statement by Henrietta Eregare, its public relations officer, NRC noted that this followed a major technical disruption that occurred on April 9.
The corporation said the disruption was caused by multiple technical issues involving a train engine failure.
It noted that the suspension, which would last for 72 hours, would allow its technical team to conduct a full audit, resolve all identified issues, and restore safe and reliable service.
The statement reads, “Management has consequently suspended train services on the route for 72 hours. The disruption commenced at approximately 1:38 PM and affected both the 8:00 AM departure from Warri and the 2:00 PM train from Itakpe.”
“Emergency recovery protocols were immediately activated but also suffered a setback due to engine failure.”
“Following the incident, NRC swiftly arranged for the safe evacuation of all passengers via
road transport with adequate security presence.”
“Passengers were guided off the affected train to waiting cars approximately 500 meters from the track. Some Passengers chose to arrange their own transportation before the arrival of official recovery vehicles—a decision NRC understands given the delay.”
“In view of the situation, the NRC has suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe route for 72 hours.”
NRC assured passengers that detailed guidelines regarding refunds and revalidations are available on their online ticketing platforms, through customer service, and at all NRC stations.
It added, “We deeply regret the inconvenience caused by this unexpected disruption. The Nigerian Railway Corporation takes full responsibility and is actively working to restore normal operations as quickly as possible.”
The cooperation reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring the safety, reliability, and comfort of its passengers, and expressed gratitude for the public’s patience, understanding, and ongoing support.
