The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced resumption of operations for Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS).
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports WITS was suspended on April 10th 2025 due to technical and operational challenges, chief among them was multiple engine failures.
However, NRC in a statement released on Monday by Callistus Unyimadu, Ag. Deputy Director Public Relations, disclosed that the issues that resulted in the suspension of the train service have been rectified.
Unyimadu further disclosed that regular train services on the route will resume on Wednesday, April 30, 2025, adding that WIT services will now operate six days a week.
“NRC Engineers have worked diligently to rectify the issues, enhance operational capacity, and improve service delivery.
“Our esteemed passengers are required to kindly note that the WIT services will operate six days a week – Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Sunday.
“Starting May 1, 2025, Thursdays will be reserved for maintenance of track and rolling stock,” the NRC stated.
According to the corporation, passengers, who previously opted for tickets refund have been fully refunded.
“Those who chose not to be refunded can revalidate their tickets for any preferred travel day via our E-ticketing platform,” it added.
The statement reads in full below: “The Management of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) wishes to inform the public that following the suspension of Warri-Itakpe Train Service (WITS) on April 10th 2025, due to technical and operational challenges – chief among them multiple engine failures, services will resume on Wednesday, April 30, 2025.
“The NRC management, led by MD/CEO Dr. Kayode Opeifa, sincerely apologizes to passengers, stakeholders, and the general public for the disruption caused during the suspension.
“NRC Engineers have worked diligently to rectify the issues, enhance operational capacity, and improve service delivery.
“Our esteemed passengers are required to kindly note that the WIT services will operate six days a week – Monday to Wednesday and Friday to Sunday. Starting May 1, 2025, Thursdays will be reserved for maintenance of track and rolling stock.
“Passengers who previously opted for tickets refund have been fully refunded. Those who chose not to be refunded can revalidate their tickets for any preferred travel day via our E-ticketing platform. For assistance, please contact our ticketing line at 0903 788 0657.
“We deeply regret the inconvenience caused and appreciate the patience, support, and cooperation of our esteemed customers and stakeholders. We assure you of enhanced and reliable service delivery”.