Tag: #NRC
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RAIL ASSETS VANDALISED IN IBADAN – NRC CRIES FOUL
Ibadan railway corridor suffers alleged attack as millions in assets destroyed! The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has raised alarm over the destruction and removal of railway assets in Ibadan South-West LGA, Oyo State, valuing millions of naira. NRC Managing Director Dr. Kayode Opeifa said the alleged vandalism, which occurred on Feb. 2, involved rails, sleepers,…
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NRC OPENS ONLINE TICKET PLATFORM FOR ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN SERVICE
Passengers can now book ahead for faster, safer train travel on Nigeria’s busiest rail corridor. The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced that the online ticketing platform for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service is now open for payment as operations resume on October 1. Passengers can book via https://nrc.tps.ng or at designated stations including Idu, Kubwa, and…
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NRC RESUMES ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN SERVICE, SETS WEDNESDAYS FOR MAINTENANCE
After safety checks, Abuja-Kaduna trains back on track starting Oct. 1 with new maintenance schedule. The Nigerian Railway Corporation has announced the resumption of passenger services on the Abuja–Kaduna corridor effective Wednesday, October 1. Following the August 26 derailment incident, the NRC completed all safety and operational checks and expressed appreciation for passengers’ patience. Every…
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ABUJA-KADUNA RAIL REPAIR TO BE COMPLETED IN 10 DAYS, SAYS MINISTER
Rapid response underway to restore train operations after derailment near Asham Station. Transport Minister Said Alkali confirmed that repairs to the 150-meter damaged Abuja-Kaduna rail tracks will finish within 10 days. NRC staff are working around the clock to clear wreckage and fix the line, with damaged coaches to be removed shortly. The government is…
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618 RESCUED AFTER ABUJA-KADUNA TRAIN DERAILMENT, SERVICE SUSPENDED
Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) reports that 618 people—including 583 passengers and crew—were safely evacuated after the Abuja-Kaduna Train derailed near Asham, Kaduna State. Seven passengers were injured and rushed to hospitals. The rest were returned to Idu and Kubwa stations by a rescue train. NRC has suspended all Abuja-Kaduna services pending site recovery and investigation,…
