Warri-Itakpe Train Derail: 148 Passengers Evacuated, Service Suspended-NRC

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) on Sunday night said that 148 passengers and 30 crew were evacuated from the scene of the Warri-Itakpe train derailment. This is even as the Corporation announced a suspension of the service until investigation reveals the cause of the train derail.

In a statement sent to kadecommunicationng by the NRC Managing Director on Sunday  night, the Corporation confirmed that there was no fatality and no casualty.

According to the statement which was signed by the NRC’s Coordinator for Warri Itakpe Train Service, Engr. Sanni Abdulganiyu, “The Warri Itakpe Train Service WITS 01 derailed at km 30 Ajaokuta-Itakpe section of the track at About  12:30hrs of Sunday 22nd January 2023.

“Thankfully, there was no fatality and no casualty. We were immediately alerted and security personnel comprising the; Army, Police, NSCDC, and the community vigilante were immediately drafted to the accident point with the assistance of the Local government Chairman.

“All the 148 passengers and 30 crew members were evacuated to a safe place and arrangements were made to convey them to their various destinations and they have been successfully conveyed.

“The cause of the derailment is not yet determined. Due to this incident, the service along the corridor has been suspended. Further details would be communicated to members of the public.

“Repair and operation will resume as soon as possible.”