NRC suspended train service on the Warri-Itakpe route on Friday after a coach derailed on Thursday at the Major Gen. David Ejor rail station
By Kehinde Okeowo
Warri-Itakpe rail transport service has
resumed after the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) suspended operations on the route due to an accident which occurred last week Thursday.
Prior to this, the Minister of Transportation, Senator Ahmed Alkali had on Sunday announced that operation was set to resume on the route.
Speaking while inspecting the Agbor-Abraka train station, the minister also assured passengers of their safety.
“We are happy that the incident did not lead to any casualty, it is an operational issue and we are happy to see that NRC has used its internal resources to fix the track.
“By tomorrow Monday, the train will resume its operation. We thanked God that the accident did not claim any life.” Alkali said.
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However, as early as around 6:45 am on Monday, July 8, passengers were seen purchasing tickets at the Ujevwe trail station facility in neediness to make trips on the route.
The Nigerian Railway Corporation suspended train service on the Warri-Itakpe route on Friday after
a coach derailed on Thursday at the Major Gen. David Ejor rail station.
