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NRC raises alarm over vandalization of railway assets by Oyo govt

Peter AnayoFebruary 4, 2026

by Peter AnayoFebruary 4, 20260313

.Lauds Lagos over support to tackle flooding IBRAHIM QUADRI The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC, Dr Kayode Opeifa has raised alarm over an alleged vandalization of railway assets by Oyo State government along its right-of-way. NRC disclosed that it received a worrisome report involving the destruction and......

NRC pledges 10,000km rail expansion, set to begin LNG-powered trains

Peter AnayoJanuary 28, 2026

by Peter AnayoJanuary 28, 20260413

IBRAHIM QUADRI The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has promised to utilize Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG)-powered trains to cut operating costs by improving energy security for the rail sector. The corporation is also planning to expand the national rail network to 10,000 kilometres over the next five years as gas......

No one ‘ll lose legitimate land, Opeifa assures traders as he unfolds plans for Iddo Train Station turnaround

Peter AnayoNovember 24, 2025

by Peter AnayoNovember 24, 20250308

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation Dr Kayode Opeifa has reiterated his commitment that no legitimate trader loses out as a result of the facelift being planned for the Iddo Train Station by the corporation’s management. Dr Opeifa made this known at a meeting with the leaders of......

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NRC clarifies delay in reopening Kaduna- Abuja railway corridor

Peter AnayoNovember 18, 2025November 18, 2025

by Peter AnayoNovember 18, 2025November 18, 20250623

The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has apologized to passengers on the afternoon belt of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) over the delay they experienced following a procedural safety decision as the backup engine loses power moments after the train departed. The Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr......

NRC clarifies delay over Abuja-Kaduna train service

Peter AnayoNovember 14, 2025

by Peter AnayoNovember 14, 202501101

The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation, NRC has apologized to passengers on the afternoon belt of the Abuja-Kaduna Train Service (AKTS) over the delay they experienced following a procedural safety decision, as the backup engine lost power moments after the train departed. The Managing Director of the Corporation, Dr......

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NRC attributes Abuja-Kaduna train derailment to human error, says services to resume on completion of technical inspections

Peter AnayoSeptember 23, 2025

by Peter AnayoSeptember 23, 20250477

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has disclosed that derailment of the Abuja–Kaduna train is attributed to human error, excessive speeding and misapplication of the emergency braking system. In a release signed by Dr. Kayode Opeifa, Managing Director, NRC findings of the Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) made the disclosure.......

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FG woos states, private sector to invest in Railway services

Peter AnayoApril 16, 2025April 17, 2025

by Peter AnayoApril 16, 2025April 17, 20250687

…recommits to boosting railway potentials for economic growth EMMANUEL NLEWEDUM, Port Harcourt The Federal Government has expressed it’s willingness to welcome participation from State governments and private sector establishments and individuals in providing improved railway services in Nigeria. This is just as the government reaffirmed......