Warri-Itakpe train corridor safe, reliable, assured NRC

The recent viral video in circulation purporting that, there are safety concerns on the Warri-Itakpe rail corridor has been categorically declared as misleading and unfounded by the Nigerian Railway Authorities.

Recently, the Ngerian Railway Corporation (NRC) said its attention has been drawn to a widely circulated social media massage warning the public to avoid train travel, particularly along Warri – Itakpe rail corridor.

The message, accompanied by a short video showing removed rail clips, falsely claims that rail transport is currently unsafe and urges passengers to cancel travel plans.

The identified incident involving the temporary removal of some rail clips at a specific location on the corridor was promptly detected during routine inspection and was immediately rectified by our maintenance team. All necessary safety and operational protocols were strictly followed to ensure that no threat was posed to passengers or the integrity of the train operations. Indeed, the Warri-Itakpe train (WITS) has successfully passed through affected section without any incident, further confirming the safety of the route.

Callistus Unyimadu, acting deputy director public relations said the NRC remains committed to the highest standards of safety and security in all our operations.

“Our tracks and rolling stock are under constant surveillance and maintenance and our personnel are fully equipped to address any issues that may arise in real time”.

“We therefore urge the public to disregard the viral message and continue to use our train services with full confidence. Any attempt to spread fear or discourage the use of Rail transport undermines the progress being made in the sector and should be condemned”.

Train services on the Warri-Itakpe corridors and all other NRC corridors remains safe, reliable and fully operational.

For official updates and travel advisories, NRC encourage passengers to rely only on verified NRC communication channels.

MIKE OCHONMA
Editor