The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has sustained the suspension of operations of the Warri-Itakpe Train Services (WITS) despite technical faults affecting the station already being resolved.
A statement by the NRC said operations will remain suspended to allow for further safety and service upgrades.
The commission explained that the April 10 suspension was due to issues that posed risks to passenger safety and service reliability.
The NRC initially suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe rail line for 72 hours on April 10, 2025, following multiple engine failures that disrupted services on April 9. Although the 72-hour window has passed and the technical issues have been resolved, the suspension remains in place to allow for the implementation of safety redundancies and system upgrades.
NRC Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, noted that the extra measures are necessary to align operations with global best practices, while thanking passengers for their patience and reaffirmed its commitment to restoring the Warri-Itakpe service soon with improved efficiency and reliability.