Railway

Leading the Way: Women in Transportation

Happy Women’s Day to strong, intelligent and simply amazing women. You bring smiles to our faces and brighten even the darkest days.  The day is set aside to honour women’s
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Reps members push for Lagos- Benin rail

The House of Representatives has urged the Federal Government to commence the construction of a railway line linking Benin City and Lagos in order to ease traffic congestion and improve
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NRC Plans Rail Electrification from Lagos–Warri Within Five Years

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to electrify key rail corridors in Nigeria, including the Lagos–Warri railway route, within the next five years as part of a broader
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NRC Targets Zamfara Rail Service Revival, Unveils Vision To Modernise Network

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced plans to reactivate abandoned railway corridors as part of a broader strategy to modernize the nation’s rail network and restore services to states
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Transporters for Tinubu Hails Gov. Uba Sani’s Appointment as Renewed Hope Ambassador, Deputy DG

Prince Dr. Segun Obayendo, National Coordinator of Transporters for Tinubu 2027, has congratulated Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State on his appointment as Renewed Hope Ambassador and Deputy Director-General for
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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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