Railway

Nigerian Railway Corporation Confirms Abuja-Kaduna Train Derailment, Initiates Emergency Response

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has officially confirmed the derailment of a Kaduna-bound train on the Abuja-Kaduna route earlier today. The incident occurred at approximately 11:09 a.m. at KM 49,
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Passenger Train Derails on Abuja-Kaduna Route, Rescue Operations Underway

A passenger train traveling from Abuja to Kaduna derailed on Tuesday morning, resulting in multiple overturned carriages and widespread panic among passengers. The incident occurred shortly after the train departed
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New Belgian-Nigerian Rail Alliance Targets Logistics Revolution

Traxport Rail Services Ltd. has formalized a strategic technical and investment partnership with Belgium’s Vecturis to fast-track the modernization of Nigeria’s freight transport sector. The collaboration is designed to significantly
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Nigeria’s Tangled Highways When Colonial Roads Still Lead Away From Ourselves

By Olusemire Jegede Feel the rumble beneath your wheels on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, or inch through the gridlock approaching Apapa Port. That asphalt tells a story far older than our
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Nigeria Set To Build Sixty Billion Dollar High Speed Rail

Nigeria’s federal government plans to partner with De-Sadel Nigeria Limited and China Liancai Petroleum Investment Holdings Limited to build a $60 billion high-speed rail network. The 4,000-kilometer line will connect
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LAMATA Slashes Blue Rail Travel Time by 44%, Boosts Peak Trips to 90 Daily

Lagos Metropolitan Area Transport Authority (LAMATA) will enhance Blue Rail Line services starting Monday, August 11, 2025, reducing travel time by 44% and increasing weekday trips from 72 to 90.Trains
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FG Launches ₦1.5tr Kano Light Rail, Tinubu’s Northern Infrastructure Push

The Federal Government will construct a ₦1.5 trillion ($1 billion) light rail network across Kano metropolis, announced by House Appropriations Chairman Hon. Abubakar Kabir Bichi. This transformative project aims to
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Swift Military Response Secures Stranded Abuja-Bound Train Passengers

A swift and coordinated response by Nigerian security forces, spearheaded by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), prevented potential danger for hundreds of passengers stranded for over three hours on a
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NSIB finalises regulations for maritime, rail accident investigation

By Lanre Abdul The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB) has reiterated its resolute commitment to enhancing transportation safety across all modes in Nigeria – air, marine, rail, and other forms
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Pensioners: I’ll work at ensuring prompt payment of your benefits, Opeifa

By Michael Peters The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has reassured railway pensioners that issues concerning all outstanding pensions are already being addressed and
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