Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC)

Swift response by NRC prevents major disaster on Abuja- Kaduna Train after coach collision

The prompt intervention and operational professionalism of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) ensured that what could have escalated into a major rail disaster...

‘Coupling Issue’ to Blame: NRC Explains Abuja-Kaduna Train Incident, No Fatalities

Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has confirmed that several passengers were injured following a train collision near Asham Station...

Ex-NRC MD Fidet Okhiria Sent to Prison Over $385,000, N165.5m Fraud

A former Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Engr. Fidet Edetanlen Okhiria, was remanded in prison on Tuesday in Lagos following...

NRC Alleges Oyo Local Govt Chairman of Vandalizing Railway Assets Worth Millions

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has condemned the destruction of multi-million naira infrastructure in Ibadan, allegedly orchestrated by local government officials. In a...

Warri-Itakpe Train Derails, NRC Confirms All Passengers Safe

The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that a train derailment occurred on Saturday at about 7:30pm, involving two out...

34 Days After Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment: NRC Resumes Online Ticketing

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reopened its online ticketing platform for the Abuja–Kaduna Train Service. This decision follows the completion of inspections...

NRC boss apologizes over Abuja-Kaduna train derailment

The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Mr. Kayode Opeifa, has taken full responsibility for Tuesday’s Abuja-Kaduna train derailment. Opeifa, who...

NRC’s Old Coach Detaches in Lagos, Causes Panic Among Passengers

The carriage of the old locomotive of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) detached on Thursday morning in Lagos, causing panic and temporarily halting...

Nigeria’s Rail Sector’s Decade of Growth Outpaces Previous 60 Years, Says NRC MD Opeifa 

Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), has said the Nigeria’s rail sector has achieved more significant progress...

NRC blames track fastening clips removal for Abuja-Kaduna train derailment

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has said that the removal of track fastening clips by vandals led to a “technical problem” on the...