Nigerian Railway Corporation has suspended Warri-itakpe train service over technical issues.
In a statement by Managing Director of the company, Kayode Opeifa on Thursday, disclosed that the suspension will last for 72 hours.
Mr. Kayode noted that NRC discovered the fault on Tuesday.
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He said: “The disruption commenced at approximately 1:38 pm and affected both the 8 am departure from Warri and the 2 pm train from Itakpe.
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“Emergency recovery protocols were immediately activated but also suffered a setback due to engine failures.
“Following the incident, NRC swiftly arranged for the safe evacuation of all passengers via road transport with adequate security presence. Passengers were guided off the affected train to waiting cars approximately 500 meters from the track.
“Some Passengers chose to arrange their transportation before the arrival of official recovery vehicles, a decision NRC understands given the delay.
“In view of the situation, the NRC has suspended operations on the Warri-Itakpe route for 72 hours.
“This pause will allow our technical team to conduct a full audit, resolve all identified issues, and restore safe and reliable service.”
