Warri-Itakpe Train Service resumes after two-day suspension 

The NRC suspended train services on Thursday and Friday, February 20 and 21, for essential technical maintenance to ensure the continued safety, reliability, and efficiency of operations.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by the NRC management.

“Train operations on Warri-Itakpe train service were suspended on Thursday and Friday, February 20 and 21, 2025, for essential technical maintenance. This proactive measure was necessary to ensure the continued safety, reliability, and efficiency of our services,” the statement read in part. 

It added, “Normal train operations will resume on Saturday, February 22, 2025.” 

The NRC also apologized for any inconvenience caused during the suspension period.

The disruption of passenger operations on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service was triggered by a technical glitch on Tuesday, February 18, which delayed passengers overnight at the Ajaokuta Train Station.

The technical glitch on the Warri-Itakpe Train Service corridor on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, occurred just eight months after several coaches on the same line derailed at Ujevwu near Abraka in Delta State in July, 2024.

In addition to derailments, other reported causes of railway incidents in Nigeria include loss of control, locomotive failure, detachments, washouts, collisions, and various other operational challenges.

These recurring incidents highlight the need for improved safety measures and enhanced infrastructure maintenance in the Nigerian railway system to prevent such accidents and ensure passenger safety.