The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) says train operations along the Warri-Itakpe corridor remain safe and fully operational.
In a statement on Monday, the NRC dismissed a viral social media message warning Nigerians to avoid travelling by train along the Warri-Itakpe route, describing it as “misleading and unfounded”.
“The message, accompanied by a short video showing removed rail clips, falsely claims that rail transport is currently unsafe and urges passengers to cancel travel plans,” the statement reads.
“We wish to categorically state that this information is misleading and unfounded.
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“The identified incident involving the temporary removal of some rail clips at a specific location on the corridor was promptly detected during routine inspection and was immediately rectified by our maintenance team.
“All necessary safety and operational protocols were strictly followed to ensure that no threat was posed to passengers or the integrity of the train operations.
“Indeed, the Warri-Itakpe train (WITS) has successfully passed through affected section without any incident, further confirming the safety of the route.
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“The NRC remains committed to the highest standards of safety and security in all our operations.”
The corporation said its tracks and trains are continuously monitored and maintained, with personnel fully equipped to respond swiftly to any issues.
The agency urged the public to ignore the viral message and continue using its train services with full confidence.
“Any attempt to spread fear or discourage the use of Rail transport undermines the progress being made in the sector and should be condemned,” the corporation added.
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“Train services on the Warri-Itakpe corridors and all other NRC corridors remain safe, reliable and fully operational.”
NRC also advised passengers to rely only on its verified channels for official updates and travel advisories.
