Tag: NRC
FG slashes Train fares by 50% for Eid-el-Kabir celebration
The Federal Government has approved a 50 per cent reduction in fares on all train services operated by the Nigerian…
Sallah rush: NRC adds extra Lagos-Ibadan train trips
“The NRC reassures passengers of its commitment to providing safe, efficient and reliable rail transportation services across the country and…
Opeifa warns fatigue threatens rail safety, pushes mental health reforms
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has placed mental wellbeing at the centre of its safety agenda, warning that stress, fatigue and…
Opeifa demands urgent Rail-Port link to unlock Nigeria’s economic growth
Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has called for urgent and deeper integration of rail…
NRC rolls out Easter special trains, adds trips on Lagos–Ibadan corridor
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has unveiled a special Easter train schedule, increasing trips on key routes and introducing a…
NRC confirms train incident near Asham, says no fatalities recorded
Opeifa added that the Safety Investigation Bureau (SIB) had also been deployed to the location to conduct a detailed investigation…
NRC launches investigation into alleged assault of UI Lecturer in Ibadan
The NRC boss also expressed regret over the incident, noting that the corporation was concerned about the distress caused to…
NRC boosts Abuja–Kaduna Train trips after turbulent years
The Nigerian Railway Corporation has expanded Abuja–Kaduna Train Service, introducing additional trips from Friday to address rising passenger demand on…
NRC Breaks Silence on Abuja–Kaduna Rail Chaos, Issues Strong Clarification
It said the Federal Government, under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, has continued to support efforts to strengthen…
NRC hails jail sentence of vandals as fresh Kaduna Power-Line sabotage emerges
The pair were arrested earlier at Kilometer 208 near Abraka, Delta State, before being paraded by the Railway Police Command…
Rail project dispute deepens as homeowners demand full compensation
The case shows the ongoing struggle between government development projects and the rights of citizens whose properties are affected. Many…
NRC launches Iddo turnaround, vows no legitimate traders will suffer
While acknowledging that some makeshift structures may be affected, Opeifa noted that many traders have been operating for years without…
NRC apologizes for Abuja-Kaduna train delay, clarifies passengers not stranded
The Managing Director expressed regret for the inconvenience caused and urged media organisations to verify reports before publication to avoid…
Two nabbed for Warri-Itakpe train derailment as NRC reopens route
Opeifa also confirmed that the re-railment and track restoration were completed on Sunday, November 2, after which a safety inspection…
Lagos train driver Ekene Ofielu jailed for stealing from fintech coy
Ofielu was arraigned before Justice Rahman Osodi of the Special offences Court sitting in Ikeja by the Economic and Financial…