Train operations on Warri–Itakpe route safe, secure – NRC

Train operations on Warri–Itakpe route safe, secure – NRC 

The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has dismissed recent fears concerning the safety of the Warri–Itakpe rail corridor.

It assured members of the public that train operations along the route remain safe, secure, and fully operational.

Acting Deputy Director of Public Relations at the NRC, Mr. Callistus Unyimadu, clarified in a statement that a recent incident involving the temporary removal of rail clips was detected and promptly rectified.

He confirmed that no threat was posed to the integrity of train operations or passenger safety.

“The attention of the NRC has been drawn to a widely circulated social media message warning the public to avoid train travel, particularly along Warri – Itakpe rail corridor.

“The message, accompanied by a short video showing removed rail clips, falsely claims that rail transport is currently unsafe and urges passengers to cancel travel plans.

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“We wish to categorically state that this information is misleading and unfounded,” he said.

He added, “Train services on the Warri-Itakpe corridor and all other NRC corridors remain safe, reliable and fully operational.”

The NRC revealed that the recent issue was detected during a routine inspection and was promptly resolved by its maintenance team. According to Unyimadu, the swift response and ongoing monitoring reflect the corporation’s strong commitment to maintaining the highest safety standards.

He explained that both the tracks and rolling stock were under continuous surveillance, with trained personnel on hand to address any challenges in real time.

Unyimadu urged the public to continue using the NRC services with confidence, assuring that all trains operating on the NRC-managed routes are safe, reliable, and maintained on a regular basis.

He further advised passengers to rely on verified NRC communication channels for accurate updates and travel advisories, warning that any attempts to discourage rail travel through misinformation undermine national efforts to promote a safer and more efficient transportation system.

 

Train operations on Warri–Itakpe route safe, secure – NRC