The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended train operations along the Warri-Itakpe corridor, citing unforeseen technical challenges.
The announcement, signed by the NRC management and posted on the Corporation’s official X (formerly Twitter) account on Wednesday, stated that the Warri-Itakpe Train Service was cancelled and temporarily suspended on Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, 2025.
While the announcement clearly stated the affected dates, it did not confirm whether services would resume on Thursday, July 17, leaving uncertainty about the current operational status of the route.
The NRC noted that the suspension was necessary to allow its engineering team to urgently resolve the technical issues.
“The Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) regrets to inform the general public and our esteemed passengers that the Warri-Itakpe Train Service was cancelled and temporarily suspended on Tuesday, July 15, and Wednesday, July 16, 2025, due to unforeseen technical challenges.
“This suspension is necessary to allow our engineering team to urgently address and resolve the issues. Please be assured that efforts are ongoing to restore services promptly and safely,” the statement read in part.
Passengers and members of the public have been advised to follow the NRC’s official communication channels for updates on when services will resume.
