Abuja–Kaduna Train Derailment: NRC Moves Recovered Coaches to Idu Station for Assessment Recovers Locomotive, Four Coaches After One Week Sets Up Incident Desk, Reaches Over 500 Passengers The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it has made significant progress in recovery operations following the derailment of an Abuja–Kaduna bound train on August 26, 2025. Eko Hot … Read more
Senator Alkali Assures Quick Restoration of Abuja-Kaduna Train Line The minister revealed the locomotive involved was hauling eight coaches at the time of the accident Alkali praised the security forces and other stakeholders for their efforts in safeguarding passengers The Minister of Transport, Senator Said Alkali, has assured that, all things being equal, the suspended … Read more
Opeifa Issues Public Apology to NTA’s Ladi Bala Over Derailment Scene Incident Names Journalist ‘Media Advocacy Ambassador’ Cites Pressure During Train Emergency The Managing Director of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC), Dr. Kayode Opeifa, has issued a public apology to Comrade Ladi Bala, a correspondent with the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), over a verbal outburst … Read more
FG launches free train rides nationwide for December 20 to January 5. Passengers must book tickets online, present valid ID, and follow rules. NRC promises security, crowd control, and improved booking for smooth operations. The Federal Government has launched a free train ride initiative across the country to ease financial burdens and enable Nigerians … Read more
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved free nationwide train rides for Nigerians from December 20, 2024, to January 5, 2025, to alleviate transportation costs during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. This announcement was made by the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, after the Federal Executive Council meeting held in Abuja. EDITOR’S … Read more
The federal government has approved a special train service to mark the Christmas and New Year celebrations, providing a festive travel option for Nigerians. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) announced the development in a statement on Wednesday, issued by its Deputy Director of Public Relations, Yakub Mahmood. According to the … Read more
530 Companies Vie for Nigerian Railway Corporation’s 2024 Projects NRC allocates over N11 billion for various initiatives. Emphasis on transparency and accountability in procurement process. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the burgeoning interest in Nigeria’s railway infrastructure development is evident as more than 530 companies have eagerly submitted bids for various projects under the Nigerian … Read more
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Nigerian Federal Government has unveiled intentions to shift the locomotives of the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) from diesel to both liquefied natural gas (LNG) and compressed natural gas (CNG). According to reports from this online media platform, the announcement was delivered by the Minister of Transportation, Said Alkali, emphasizing the … Read more
Eko Hot Blog reports that the federal government has extended the free train ride for Nigerians till Sunday, 7th January 2024. The Minister of Solid Mineral Development, Dele Alake, disclosed this on Thursday while briefing State House correspondents at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Editor’s Pick BREAKING: EFCC Operatives Storm Dangote Head Office Over Forex Transactions … Read more
ofEko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced it will begin a free train ride on all its passenger services starting Thursday. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday, announced waivers on transport fares for interstate road travellers during Christmas and New Year. Tinubu said the federal government will bear 50 per … Read more
An Abuja-Kaduna train derailed on Friday, January 27, 2023, but there was not casualty. The NRC suspended operations along the route in response to the incident. The corporation has now announced a date for the resumption of operations. Eko Hot Blog reports that the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of services along … Read more
The federal government has announced a date for the resumption of Abuja-Kaduna train services. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Federal Government on Monday announced that train services on the Abuja-Kaduna rail line will resume in November 2022. The Minister of Transportation, Mu’azu Sambo made the disclosure while giving the score-card of his ministry in … Read more
FG Gets 72-Hour Ultimatum To Rescue Abducted Passengers. The ultimatum was issued on Monday at the end of a meeting of the family members in Kaduna. EDITOR’S PICK JUST IN: Chaos, 3 Killed As NURTW Members Engage In Deadly Fight In Lagos JUST IN: Tears As Pregnant Woman, Baby, Others Burnt To Death In Rivers’ … Read more
146 Abuja-Kaduna Train Passengers Unreachable -NRC NRC said a total number of 146 out of the 362 passengers of the Abuja-Kaduna train tragedy are unreachable six days after the train was attacked by terrorists. EKO HOT BLOG reports that the Managing Director of Nigerian Railway Corporation, Mr Fidet Okhiria, on Monday said that a total … Read more
The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says it will commence skeletal operations on the Lagos-Ibadan Standard Guage Rail line from the middle of September with 16 trips daily. The Managing Director of NRC, Mr Fidet Okhiria disclosed this on Saturday in Ibadan during an inspection tour of the project by the Ministers of Transportation, Mr Rotimi … Read more
In order to fast track construction of the on-going standard gauge at set time, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has suspended operation of its daily narrow gauge from Ijoko on Monday 30th of October to 16th of November. The effect of the suspension of the train operation is said to have taken a bad toll … Read more