The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) has announced the resumption of the Warri–Itakpe Train Service (WITS) from Wednesday, October 29, 2025, following weeks of suspension to enable maintenance and safety checks on the corridor.
In a statement issued by Callistus Unyimadu, Chief Public Relations Officer of the NRC, the Corporation said the suspension was necessary to ensure passenger safety and improve service reliability.
It added that the resumption aligns with NRC’s commitment to providing safe and efficient train services while maintaining the highest operational standards.
The Corporation disclosed that its online booking portal will reopen by 12 noon on Monday, October 27, 2025, to allow passengers to book tickets ahead of the resumption date.
Ticket purchases can be made via https://nrc-fane.ng or at designated train stations nationwide.
Operations will commence with seven coaches, comprising six standard class coaches and one business class coach.
NRC also said the train timetable, which includes temporary speed restrictions (TSR) for safety monitoring, will be released on Monday 27th October.
The Corporation expressed appreciation to passengers for their patience during the suspension period.
The Managing Director, Dr. Kayode Opeifa, reassured passengers of the NRC’s renewed dedication to safe and reliable services as full operations resume on the Warri–Itakpe corridor.
