Category: Railway
FG Unveils Rail Expansion, High-Speed Connectivity Plans
The Federal Government has unveiled plans to expand Nigeria’s rail network and develop high-speed rail connections as part of efforts to build a more integrated and efficient national transportation system. The Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Olufunso Adebiyi, disclosed this on Monday at the opening of the 19th National Council on Transportation. Speaking…
NRC, NSCDC Foil Railway Vandalism Attempt In Osogbo
Ayomide Tiwatayo, Lagos The Nigerian Railway Corporation, in collaboration with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, has foiled an attempt to vandalise railway infrastructure at a siding serving the Dangote Steel Rolling Mills in Osogbo, Osun State. The incident occurred at a railway siding formerly used by the Osogbo Steel Rolling Mills, which is…
FG Targets December Commissioning For Kano-Katsina Rail Project
The Federal Government has announced plans to commission the 284-kilometre Kano-Katsina railway project by December 2026, with the project currently 80 per cent complete. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Transportation, Engr. Funsho Adebiyi, disclosed this during a joint inspection of the project involving officials of the Ministries of Transportation and Finance, representatives of…
NRC Releases Preliminary Report On Warri–Itakpe Train Derailment, Identifies Possible Wheel Defect
OLORUNDARE ENIMOLA, Lagos The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has released its preliminary investigation report into the June 8 derailment involving the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS), identifying a possible bogie or wheel defect as the likely cause of the accident while stressing that the findings remain subject to further investigation. The report, signed by the Managing…
Abuja Residents Turn To Light Rail As Rising Fuel Costs Drive Demand
As rising petrol prices continue to push up transportation costs, more residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) are embracing the Abuja Light Rail as an affordable, faster and more reliable alternative to road travel. The rail service, commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on May 27, 2024, has witnessed growing patronage from workers, business…
