NRC Suspends Itakpe-Ijevwu Train Service Over Operational, Technical Challenges

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the temporary suspension of the Itakpe-Ijevwu Train Service due to operational and technical issues.

The corporation disclosed this in a statement issued yesterday in Lagos by its Chief Public Relations Officer, Callistus Unyimadu.

According to the statement, the suspension followed operational exigencies and technical advice from the corporation’s engineers.

The NRC explained that the temporary shutdown became necessary to allow the corporation carry out critical operational assessments aimed at ensuring continued safety, reliability, and improved service delivery along the corridor.

“The temporary suspension has become necessary to enable the Corporation carry out critical operational assessments aimed at ensuring continued safety, reliability, and improved service delivery on the corridor,” the statement read.

The corporation expressed regret over the inconvenience the development may cause passengers and other stakeholders, assuring the public that efforts were underway to resolve the issues within the shortest possible time.

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It added that passengers and intending travellers would be informed before the end of the week on the date for the resumption of normal operations.

The NRC reiterated its commitment to providing safe, efficient, and customer-friendly rail services across the country, while appreciating the understanding, patience, and continued support of Nigerians during the period of suspension.