Railway

NRC Maintains High Passenger Turnout as Yuletide Discount Ends

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported a strong surge in passenger numbers across its rail network following the conclusion of the government-approved 50 per cent Yuletide fare discount, which
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FG Approves 50% Train Fare Cut for Christmas and New Year Travel

The Federal Government has approved a 50 percent reduction in train fares nationwide to ease travel costs for Nigerians during the 2025 Christmas and New Year festive season. The Nigerian
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Enugu Approves N10bn for Phase One of 135.4km Rail Project

The Enugu State Government has approved N10 billion for Phase One of a proposed 135.4-kilometre rail project, marking a significant step toward reviving rail transportation and boosting economic activity in
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Transport Minister Directs Comprehensive Reforms to Enhance National Rail Service

The Minister of Transportation, Mr. Said Alkali, has mandated the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) to implement intensified reforms aimed at improving safety, reliability, and efficiency across the country’s rail network.
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Nigeria–China Deepen Rail Technology Ties as FUT Daura, CRSC Conclude Training Programme

Nigeria’s rail modernisation ambitions received a major boost after a 15-day intensive rail transit technology seminar concluded, involving top stakeholders from the Federal University of Transportation, Daura (FUTD), the Nigerian
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PRESS RELEASE

    For immediate release Transportation Agenda Magazine Announces Awards 2025: Recognising Excellence in Nigeria’s Transport Sector Lagos, Nigeria: Transportation Agenda Magazine is proud to launch its Awards 2025 initiative,
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NRC Clarifies Delay in Reopening Abuja–Kaduna Railway Corridor

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has addressed recent media reports about a delay in the resumption of its Abuja–Kaduna train service, attributing the setback to a safety-driven engine fault rather
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Nigeria’s Transport Unions Unite in Endorsement of Tinubu for 2027 Re-Election

Nigeria’s transport sector has consolidated into a unified political force with the launch of “Transporters for Tinubu 2027,” a coalition of major unions endorsing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s re-election campaign.
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NRC Targets Full Electrification of National Rail Network in Five Years

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to electrify the country’s entire rail network within the next five years, marking a significant step toward modernising the nation’s transport infrastructure.
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CIoTA Confers Honorary Fellowship on Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, Signs MoU with IoD, and Inducts

The Chartered Institute of Transport Administration of Nigeria (CIoTA) officially inaugurated its 7th National Transport Conference in Abuja, a pivotal gathering focused on the theme “Repositioning Nigeria’s Transport Infrastructure and
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