Tag: #RailSafety
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NIGERIAN RAILWAY CORPORATION CRACKS DOWN ON VANDALISM, CALLS FOR STATE GOVERNMENTS’ SUPPORT
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) is raising the alarm over the ongoing vandalism of its rail facilities, urging state governments to take ownership and help protect rail tracks within their territories. Managing Director Dr Kayode Opeifa spoke out at a recent event in Lagos where two suspects were paraded for removing over 300 bolts 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…
