Railway

Federal Government Reiterates Pledge for Affordable Housing for Railway Workers

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing the housing needs of Nigerian workers, with specific focus on staff of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). The Minister of Housing
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Lagos Assembly Moves to Establish State Railway Corporation

The Lagos State House of Assembly held a public hearing on a bill to establish the Lagos State Railway Corporation, aimed at strengthening the city’s transport infrastructure and improving the
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Dispatch Rider Killed in Tragic Collision with Train at Lagos Level Crossing

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has issued a renewed safety appeal following a fatal incident on Thursday, where a dispatch rider was struck and killed by a train
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NRC Decries Rising Vandalism of Railway Facilities

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has expressed concern over the increasing cases of vandalism of its railway facilities across the country, describing the acts as a major threat to the
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Nigerian Railway Corporation Condemns Vandalism on Key Rail Line, Reports Safety Sabotage

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has issued a strong condemnation following an act of vandalism on the critical Lagos-Ibadan Standard Gauge rail line. The sabotage, which targeted essential signalling equipment,
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Passenger Surge Boosts NRC Revenue to N1.95bn in First Quarter

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported a revenue increase to N1.95 billion in the first quarter of 2025, driven by a surge in passenger traffic across its rail corridors.
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LAMATA to Host International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility

The Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) has announced plans to host the 2025 International Conference on Sustainable Urban Mobility (SUMConference25) in Lagos. The three-day event, scheduled to take place
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Federal Government Announces Major Growth in Rail and Water Transport

President Bola Tinubu has announced that the Federal Government recorded a significant 40% growth in rail transport and a 27% expansion in water transport over the past 28 months, underscoring
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Abuja–Kaduna Train Service to Resume October 1

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced that the suspended Abuja–Kaduna passenger train service will resume operations on October 1, 2025, releasing a preliminary schedule for travelers. The resumption follows
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Nigerian Railway Corporation Announces Significant Progress in Abuja-Kaduna Line Recovery

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has reported substantial progress in the recovery and repair efforts following the derailment of an Abuja-Kaduna train on August 26. The incident occurred near the
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