NRC suspends Lagos-Apapa train service for three weeks

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced a temporary suspension of its Kajola-Apapa passenger train service. The service will be halted for three weeks to allow for essential scheduled maintenance on the corporation's locomotives and coaches.

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The last passenger train service will operate on July 3, before the suspension.

According to Dr. Kayode Opeifa, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of NRC, the suspension will commence on July 6 and the service is expected to resume on July 27. The last passenger train service before the maintenance period will operate on July 3. This measure is deemed necessary to ensure the ongoing safety, reliability, and efficiency of the train services for passengers.

Passengers are advised that freight services operating to and from the Apapa Port Complex, as well as other train terminals on both narrow gauge and standard gauge lines, will continue unaffected by this suspension. The NRC operates weekday mass transit train services, with morning departures from Ijoko and Kajola to Iddo, and evening return services from Iddo back to Ijoko and Kajola.

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Passengers are kindly informed that the NRC operates the Lagos Mass Transit Train services every weekday (Monday to Friday).

The corporation expressed regret for any inconvenience the temporary suspension might cause. Opeifa concluded by appreciating the public's patience, understanding, and continued patronage, emphasizing the importance of the maintenance work for the long-term integrity of the railway system.

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We appreciate your patience, understanding and continued patronage.