NRC says Train services on the Warri-Itakpe corridors and all others remain safe, reliable and fully operational.

By Afolabi Oyekunle.

The Nigerian Railway Corporation has disputed a report on the social media warning passengers to avoid Train services on the Warri-Itakpe corridors.

NRC in a statement by the Acting Deputy Director Public Relations Callistus Unyimade said the corridors and others

remain safe, reliable and fully operational.

The Corporation says it's attention has been drawn to a widely circulated social media massage warning the public to avoid train travel, particularly along Warri - Itakpe rail corridor.

According to NRC, 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.

"We wish to categorically state that this information is misleading and unfounded.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."

It said 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.

According to the release, the Warri-Itakpe train (WITS) has successfully passed through affected section without any incident, further confirming the safety of the route.

The Corporation urged members of the public to disregard the viral message and continue to use the train services with full confidence.

NRC assured that it is committed to the highest standards of safety and security in all operations as it's tracks and rolling stock are under constant surveillance and maintenance and personnel fully equipped to address any issues that may arise in real time

.It said any attempt to spread fear or discourage the use of Rail transport undermines the progress being made in the sector and should be condemned.

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